Policy and practice paper Dec 2020
Fathering programs in the context of domestic and family violence
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This paper examines how men's behaviour change programs and fathering programs address fathering issues for men who use violence.
Policy and practice paper Dec 2020
This paper examines how men's behaviour change programs and fathering programs address fathering issues for men who use violence.
Research snapshot May 2019
This article shows that while mothers’ work circumstances change considerably after having a child, fathers’ tend to change very little.
Journal article Mar 2021
This article examines poverty rates across a 4‐year period, transitions into and out of poverty, and factors affecting post-separation pathways
Short article Apr 2016
This article outlines how to choose an outcomes measurement tool, and provides links to established examples for use with children and families.
Practice guide Aug 2020
This short resource provides guidance and links to additional information to step you through a basic literature review.
Practice guide Nov 2023
The resource provides basic information and practical tips to help you design and implement simple survey questionnaires for your program evaluation activities.
Practice guide Nov 2019
This short article is for people new to evaluation who are planning to conduct or commission an evaluation.
Submission Jan 2023
AIFS submission to the Inquiry into the Provisions of the Paid Parental Leave Amendment (Improvements for Families and Gender Equality) Bill 2022.
Submission Nov 2023
This is AIFS submission to the Inquiry into the provisions of the Paid Parental Leave Amendment (More Support for Working Families) Bill 2023. AIFS has a long history in undertaking research on the leave-taking and employment of new parents, reporting on parental employment trends, and has ongoing involvement in the International Network on Leave Policies and Research.3 We recognise the importance of a paid parental leave scheme that provides families with options for taking time out of employment to nurture infants and young children, while maintaining a longer-term connection to employment.
Research report Sep 2015
Does life satisfaction improve or decline as people grow older? What happens to people's outlook as they pass through the common events of life?