About our website
Welcome to our website
Welcome to the Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS) website. We are the Australian Government’s key research agency in family wellbeing. Our role is to conduct high quality, impartial research into the key trends and emerging issues affecting Australian families, to inform government policy and programs and promote evidence-based practice in the family service sector.
Purpose of our website
Our website is the central hub for sharing research, data and resources about family-centred research. Whether you’re a researcher, practitioner, policymaker, study participant, data user, or part of our broader community, you’ll find valuable information here. Our goal is to provide evidence-based, timely, and relevant research in an easy-to-understand format.
What we publish
The AIFS website publishes a diverse range of resources designed to support family-centred research and practice.
We publish a wide range of content to support our diverse audience, including:
- research reports and summaries
- practice resources for practitioners
- data visualisations and infographics
- webinars
- online training modules.
Our content standards
At AIFS, we are committed to maintaining the highest standards for our website content. These standards guide us in providing accurate, accessible, and authoritative information for all our users.
Our website adheres to:
- Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG)
- Australian Government Style Manual
- Digital Service Standard
Maintaining our website
We regularly review and update our content to ensure accuracy and relevance. Outdated materials are archived, and we prioritise content that reflects current research and user needs. Our governance model includes collaboration with subject matter experts, ongoing user testing, and analytics review to continually improve your experience.