Workforce participation rates among humanitarian migrants (refugees) increased from 22% in 2013, to 54% in 2023 over the 10-year study – approaching parity with that of the general Australian population (66% in mid-2023).
Investigating the Abuse and Mistreatment of Older LGBTIQA+ People
LGBTIQA+ people aged 18+ years are invited to contribute – whether they have lived experience of abuse or not – by completing a survey or, if they are an older person, participating in an interview or focus group.
LGBTIQA+ people aged 18+ years are invited to contribute – whether they have lived experience of abuse or not – by completing a survey or, if they are an older person, participating in an interview or focus group.
‘Rite of Passage’ Sets Young Gamblers Up for Future Harms
45% of all survey participants now gamble weekly.
45% of all survey participants now gamble weekly.
Half of Young Men Drinking at Consistently Risky Levels Over the Past Decade
Unhealthy drinking can affect work performance and relationships, as well physical and mental health.
Unhealthy drinking can affect work performance and relationships, as well physical and mental health.
Report Reveals Systemic Barriers to Supporting Vulnerable Children
Children in contact with the child protection and youth justice systems have complex needs such as poverty, marginalisation, systemic racism, disabilities, learning problems, and poor mental and physical health.
Children in contact with the child protection and youth justice systems have complex needs such as poverty, marginalisation, systemic racism, disabilities, learning problems, and poor mental and physical health.
Report Shows Isolation Impacting Older People
The study was based on a desktop review and qualitative interviews with professionals.
The study was based on a desktop review and qualitative interviews with professionals.
Three Out of Ten Young Men Vaping, as Vaping Rates Triple
More than 6,000 men aged 18-65 years in 2022 responded to the two most recent survey cycles of Ten to Men, a nationwide longitudinal study of Australian boys and men.
More than 6,000 men aged 18-65 years in 2022 responded to the two most recent survey cycles of Ten to Men, a nationwide longitudinal study of Australian boys and men.
Fears for Pets a Barrier to Escaping Family Violence
The review of Australian and international evidence reveals factoring pets into safety planning and better access to animal-inclusive crisis accommodation is critical to the safety of many victim-survivors and their children.
The review of Australian and international evidence reveals factoring pets into safety planning and better access to animal-inclusive crisis accommodation is critical to the safety of many victim-survivors and their children.
Religion Plays Dual Role in Intimate Partner Violence
Spiritual and religious abuse includes using religious teachings or traditions to minimise, deny or justify acts of abuse and violence.
Spiritual and religious abuse includes using religious teachings or traditions to minimise, deny or justify acts of abuse and violence.
Proposed Vape Ban Supported by Research
A recent report authored by AIFS researchers shows vaping is on the rise and associated with a range of mental health challenges, including anxiety, depression and stress.
A recent report authored by AIFS researchers shows vaping is on the rise and associated with a range of mental health challenges, including anxiety, depression and stress.
Paid Parental Leave Super a Welcome Move in Australia
The Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS) welcomes today’s commitment by the Australian Government to pay superannuation on the Government’s Paid Parental Leave from 1 July 2025.
The Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS) welcomes today’s commitment by the Australian Government to pay superannuation on the Government’s Paid Parental Leave from 1 July 2025.
The True Impact of Natural Disasters on Australian Men’s Mental Health
We need to know what barriers need to be addressed.
We need to know what barriers need to be addressed.
Peers Play Critical Role in Childhood ‘Middle Years’
Report co-author and Research Fellow at AIFS, Dr Mandy Truong said the number of friends a young person has is less important than the quality of those friendships.
Report co-author and Research Fellow at AIFS, Dr Mandy Truong said the number of friends a young person has is less important than the quality of those friendships.
Australians Increasingly Choosing Their Family Members
LGBTQ+ people were almost twice as likely to rate blood or genetics as not important at all in defining a family compared to other study participants (32% vs 17%).
LGBTQ+ people were almost twice as likely to rate blood or genetics as not important at all in defining a family compared to other study participants (32% vs 17%).
Parents Encouraged to Give Children More Freedom When Playing in Nature
Parents are encouraged to pause and follow their child’s lead when playing in nature, helping them experiment and assess risk for themselves, in a new evidence-based practice guide developed by the Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS).
Parents are encouraged to pause and follow their child’s lead when playing in nature, helping them experiment and assess risk for themselves, in a new evidence-based practice guide developed by the Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS).
Three in Ten Older Teens Have Experienced Intimate Partner Violence
The research is based on data from Growing Up in Australia: The Longitudinal Study of Australian Children (LSAC), which has been tracking 10,000 children since 2004.
The research is based on data from Growing Up in Australia: The Longitudinal Study of Australian Children (LSAC), which has been tracking 10,000 children since 2004.