Publications A-Z
This is a list of AIFS publications which are either still in print, and/or available in electronic format.
See also:
- Papers from Australian Institute of Family Studies Conferences
- Annual reports
- Archive - all AIFS publications 1980-2003
Publications listed below which are available Online can be downloaded / printed. Remaining publications are available from the Institute - follow the links for further information about content and ordering.
A framework for future research in premarriage education by Parker, R. Melbourne, Vic: AIFS, 1999, 4p (Australian Family Briefing no.8), and Online
A guide to calculating the costs of children. Melbourne, Vic: AIFS, 2000, 28p and Online
A National Approach for Child Protection: Project Report. A report to the Community and Disability Services Ministers' Advisory Council (CDSMAC). Leah M Bromfield and Prue J Holzer. Melbourne, Vic: National Child Protection Clearinghouse, 2008, Online (PDF 998K)
A new name for Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy: defining Fabricated or Induced Illness by Carers, Ellen Fish, Leah Bromfield and Daryl Higgins. Melbourne, Vic: AIFS, 2005 (Child abuse prevention issues no.23 Spring 2005) and Online.
A snapshot of contemporary attitudes to child support, Bruce Smyth and Ruth Weston. Melbourne, Vic: AIFS, 2005 (Research report no.13) and Online
A snapshot of how Australian Families spend their time. Melbourne, Vic: Australian Institute of Family Studies, 2007, Online
Accessibility issues in child abuse prevention services, Janet Stanley and Katie Kovacs. Melbourne, Vic: National Child Protection Clearing House, AIFS, 2003 (Child Abuse Prevention Issues Number 18 Spring 2003) and Online
Ageing yet diverse: the changing shape of Australia's population. Ruth Weston, Lixia Qu and Grace Soriano. AIFS, 2001, 6p (Australian Family Briefing no.10), Online only
An ear to listen and a shoulder to cry on: the use of child health services in Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth. Ochiltree, G; Schmidt, P; Kolar, V. Melbourne, Vic: AIFS, 1991, 43p, figures (AIFS Early Childhood Study; paper no.1) (more information)
Australians Working Together: evaluation of the impact of activity requirements for parenting payment customers on their children aged 13-15 years, by Michael Alexander, Jennifer Baxter, Jody Hughes, and Jennifer Renda. (Final report to the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations, June 2005) Online only (PDF 536K)
Aware: ACSSA Newsletter - Newsletters of the Australian Centre for the Study of Sexual Assault
Beyond 'drink spiking': drug and alcohol facilitated sexual assault by Alexandra Neame. Melbourne, Vic: Australian Centre for the Study of Sexual Assault, AIFS, Briefing no.2, 2003, 11p, and Online
Building capacity for life promotion: evaluation of the National Youth Suicide Prevention Strategy by Mitchell, P. Melbourne, Vic: AIFS, 187p, 2000, tables, figures (Evaluation of the National Youth Suicide Prevention Strategy technical report v.1) and Online (PDF 761K)
Can the family survive? by Mcdonald, P. Melbourne, Vic: Institute of Family Studies, 1984, 18p, tables, ill. (Discussion paper no.11), Online only
Changes in the labour force status of lone and couple Australian mothers, 1983-2002 by Matthew Gray, Lixia Qu, Jennifer Renda, David de Vaus. Melbourne, Vic: AIFS, 2003, 24p. (Research Paper No. 33), and Online
Child abuse and neglect: incidence and prevention by Marianne James. Canberra, ACT: National Child Protection Clearing House, 1994, 8p (Issues in Child Abuse Prevention Number 1 January 1994), Online
Child abuse and neglect in Indigenous Australian communities, Janet Stanley. National Child Protection Clearing House, AIFS, 2003 (Child Abuse Prevention Issues Number 19 Spring 2003) and Online
Child abuse and the Internet, Janet Stanley, Adam M. Tomison and Julian Pocock. Melbourne, Vic: National Child Protection Clearing House, AIFS, 2001 (Child Abuse Prevention Issues Number 15 Summer 2001) and Online
Child abuse and the media, Chris Goddard and Bernadette J. Saunders. National Child Protection Clearinghouse, AIFS, 2001, (Child Abuse Prevention Issues Number 14 Winter 2001), and Online
Child abuse prevention: a perspective on parent enhancement programs from the United States by Marianne James. Canberra, ACT: National Child Protection Clearing House, 1994, 8p (Issues in Child Abuse Prevention Number 3 December 1994), Online
Child Abuse Prevention - Clearinghouse Newsletters - (Print and Online)
Child Abuse Prevention - Clearinghouse Practice and Research Briefs - (Online only)
Child Abuse Prevention - Clearinghouse Resource Sheets - (Online only)
Child care in cultural context: issues for new research by Wise, S. and Sanson, A. Melbourne, Vic: AIFS, 2000, 23p (Research paper no.22) and Online
Child maltreatment and disability, Tomison, A. M. Melbourne, Vic: National Child Protection Clearing House, AIFS, 1996, 12p (Issues in Child Abuse Prevention Number 7 Summer 1996 ), and Online
Child maltreatment and family structure. Tomison, A M. Melbourne, Vic: National Child Protection Clearing House, AIFS, 1996, 8p (Child abuse prevention discussion paper no.1), and Online
Child maltreatment and mental disorder, Tomison, A M. Melbourne, Vic: National Child Protection Clearing House, AIFS, 1996, 12p (Child abuse prevention discussion paper no.3), and Online
Child maltreatment and substance abuse, Tomison, A M. Melbourne, Vic: National Child Protection Clearing House, AIFS, 1996, 12p (Child abuse prevention discussion paper no.2), and Online
Child maltreatment in organisations: risk factors and strategies for prevention, Irenyi, Mel, Bromfield, Leah, Beyer, Lorraine and Higgins, Daryl, Melbourne, Vic: National Child Protection Clearing House, AIFS, (Child Abuse Prevention Issues no.25), and Online
Child protection in Australia, Holzer, Prue, Melbourne, Vic: National Child Protection Clearing House, AIFS, and Online
Child welfare approaches for Indigenous communities: international perspectives, Libesman, Terri, Melbourne, Vic: National Child Protection Clearing House, AIFS, (Child Abuse Prevention Issues no.20), and Online
Children's health and development: new research directions for Australia, Sanson, A, ed. Australian Institute of Family Studies, 2002, (Research Report no.8) and Online
Children's participation in divorce by Edgar, D. and Harrison, M. Melbourne: Institute of Family Studies, 1983, 18p. (Discussion paper no.10), Online only
Children's time use in the Longitudinal Study of Australian Children: Data quality and analytical issues in the 4-year cohort, by Jennifer Baxter, Melbourne, Vic: Longitudinal Study of Australian Children, AIFS, (Technical Paper no.4).
Collected works: 1980-2001: Australian Institute of Family Studies, Whithear, D., comp. Melbourne, Vic: AIFS, 2001, 97p, (Research report no.6) and Online
Community-based approaches in preventing child maltreatment by Tomison, A. M. and Wise, S. Melbourne, Vic: National Child Protection Clearinghouse, AIFS, 1999, 20p (Issues in child abuse prevention no.11 Autumn 1999), and Online
Costs of Children in Australia
Crisis intervention and primary care: evaluation of the National Youth Suicide Prevention Strategy by Mitchell, P. Melbourne, Vic: AIFS, 116p, 2000, tables (Evaluation of the National Youth Suicide Prevention Strategy technical report v.3) and Online (PDF 429K)
Current Issues in Child Protection Policy and Practice: Informing the Northern Territory's Child Protection Review by Adam Tomison, Melbourne, Vic: National Child Protection Clearinghouse, AIFS, 2004, and Online (PDF 563K)
Determinants of Australian mothers' employment: An analysis of lone and couple mothers by Matthew Gray, Lixia Qu, David de Vaus and Christine Millward. AIFS, May 2002, 26p (Research Paper No. 26), and Online
Developing a road map for research: Identifying the priorities for a national child protection research agenda, by Leah Bromfield and Fiona Arney, Melbourne, Vic: National Child Protection Clearinghouse, AIFS, 2008, (Child Abuse Prevention Issues no. 28), Online
Differential parenting of children from diverse cultural backgrounds attending child care, by Sarah Wise and Lisa da Silva. Melbourne, Vic: AIFS, 2007, 36p (Research paper no. 39) and Online
Diversity and change in Australian families, by David de Vaus. Melbourne, Vic: AIFS, 2004, 335p, and Online
Division of matrimonial property in Australia by Grania Sheehan and Jody Hughes. Melbourne, Vic: AIFS, 2001, 39p. (Research paper 25), and Online
Domestic violence as a form of child abuse: identification and prevention by Marianne James. Canberra, ACT: National Child Protection Clearing House, 1994, (Issues in Child Abuse Prevention Number 2 July 1994), Online
Early learnings. Melbourne, Vic: AIFS for the Telstra Foundation, 2004, 55p, (Telstra research report 1)
Early learnings: Indigenous community development projects. Melbourne, Vic: AIFS for the Telstra Foundation, 2005, 72p, (Telstra research report 2) Online
Effective regional, rural and remote family and relationships service delivery by Louise Roufeil and Kristine Battye. Melbourne, Vic: Australian Family Relationships Clearinghouse, AIFS, 2008, 12p (AFRC Briefing No. 10, 2008), Online only
Emotional abuse: the hidden form of maltreatment by A. Tomison and J. Tucci. Melbourne, Vic: National Child Protection Clearing House, AIFS, 1997, 16p (Issues in child abuse prevention no.8 Spring 1997), and Online
Employment aspirations of non-working mothers with long-term health problems by Jennifer Renda. Melbourne, Vic: AIFS, 2007, 32p (Research paper no.40), and Online
Enhancing family and relationship service accessibility and delivery to culturally and linguistically diverse families in Australia by Pooja Sawrikar and Ilan Katz. Melbourne, Vic: Australian Family Relationships Clearinghouse, AIFS, 2008, 20p (AFRC Issues No. 3, 2008), Online only
Enhancing out-of-home care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people by Daryl Higgins, Leah Bromfield and Nick Richardson. Melbourne, Vic: National Child Protection Clearinghouse, AIFS, 2005, 82p Online only
Evaluating child abuse prevention programs, Tomison, A. M. Melbourne, Vic: National Child Protection Clearinghouse, AIFS, 2000, 20p (Issues in child abuse prevention no.12 Autumn 2000), and Online
Exploring family violence: links between child maltreatment and domestic violence by Tomison, A. M. Melbourne, Vic: National Child Protection Clearinghouse, AIFS, 2000, 23p (Issues in child abuse prevention no.13 Winter 2000), and Online
Families and cultural diversity in Australia. Hartley, R, ed. St Leonards, NSW: Allen and Unwin for AIFS, 1995, 273p (more information)
Families in later life: dimensions of retirement, Wolcott, I. Melbourne, Vic: AIFS, 1998, 24p (Working paper no.14), and Online
Family change and community life: exploring the links, Hughes, J. and Stone, W. Melbourne, Vic: AIFS, 2003, 41p (AIFS research paper no.32), and Online
Family-friendly work practices: differences within and between workplaces, Matthew Gray and Jacquelline Tudball. Melbourne, Vic: AIFS, April 2002 (Research report no.7) and Online
Family group conferencing in Australia 15 years on, by Nathan Harris, Melbourne, Vic: National Child Protection Clearinghouse, AIFS, 2007, (Child Abuse Prevention Issues no. 27), Online
Family issues in suicide postvention by Louise Flynn & Elly Robinson. Melbourne, Vic: Australian Family Relationships Clearinghouse, AIFS, 2008, 10p (AFRC Briefing No. 8, 2008), Online only
Family Matters - AIFS journal
Family relationships and intergenerational exchange in later life, Millward, C. Melbourne, Vic: AIFS, 1998, 44p (Working paper no.15), and Online
Family structure, child outcomes and environmental mediators: an overview of the Development in Diverse Families Study, by Sarah Wise. Melbourne, Vic: AIFS, 2003, and Online
Family Thesaurus: subject terms used in Australian Family & Society Abstracts. Melbourne, Vic: AIFS Online only
Family violence and sexual assault in Indigenous communities: 'walking the talk', by Monique Keel. Melbourne, Vic: Australian Centre for the Study of Sexual Assault, AIFS, Briefing no.4, 2004, 32p, and Online
Father-inclusive practice and associated professional competencies by Richard Fletcher. Melbourne, Vic: Australian Family Relationships Clearinghouse, AIFS, 2008, 10p (AFRC Briefing No. 9, 2008), Online only
Fertility and family policy in Australia, Gray, M., Qu, L. and Weston, R. Melbourne, Vic: AIFS, 2008, 42p, tables, figures (Research paper no.41) and Online
Financial living standards after divorce: a recent snapshot, Smyth, B. and Weston, R. Melbourne, Vic: AIFS, 2000, 26p, tables, figures (Research paper no.23) and Online
'Getting the big picture': A synopsis and critique of Australian out-of-home care research, by Leah Bromfield and Alexandra Osborn, Melbourne, Vic: National Child Protection Clearinghouse, AIFS, 2007, (Child Abuse Abuse Prevention Issues no. 26), Online
Growing Up in Australia Newsletters - Newsletters of the Growing Up In Australia: The Longitudinal Study Of Australian Children study
Home Truths: A conference in review, by Monique Keel, Lara Fergus and Melanie Heenan. Melbourne, Vic: AIFS, 2005, 56p (Australian Centre for the Study of Sexual Assault Issues no.3 March 2005), and Online
Housing stress and the mental health and wellbeing of families by Elly Robinson and Rennell Adams. Melbourne, Vic: Australian Family Relationships Clearinghouse, AIFS, 2008, 9p (AFRC Briefing No. 12, 2008), Online only
How should family services respond to 'Children in Need'? by Sarah Wise. Melbourne, Vic: AIFS, 2001, 4p (Australian family briefing no.11), and Online
In the driver's seat: Understanding young adults' driving behaviour, Diana Smart and Suzanne Vassallo with Ann Sanson, Samantha Cockfield, Anne Harris, Warren Harrison and Allison McIntyre. Melbourne, Vic: AIFS, 2005 (Research report 12) and Online
Intergenerational transmission of maltreatment, Tomison, A. M. Melbourne, Vic: National Child Protection Clearinghouse, AIFS, 1996, 12p, (Issues in child abuse prevention no.6 Winter 1996) and Online
International Forum on Family Relationships in Transition: Legislative, practical and policy responses, Proceedings. Bruce Smyth, Nicholas Richardson and Grace Soriano, eds. Melbourne, Vic: AIFS, 2006, and Online
Introducing the Longitudinal Study of Australian Children, Sanson, A. et al. Melbourne, Vic: AIFS, 2002 (LSAC Discussion Paper No.1) and Online
'It's not for lack of wanting kids...' A report on the Fertility Decision Making Project, Ruth Weston, Lixia Qu, Robyn Parker and Michael Alexander. Melbourne, Vic: AIFS, 2005 (Research report 11) and Online
Just 'keeping the peace': a reluctance to respond to male partner sexual violence by Melanie Heenan. Melbourne, Vic: AIFS, 2004, 39p. (Australian Centre for the Study of Sexual Assault Issues no.1, 2004) and Online
Lessons of United States welfare reforms for Australian social policy, Gray, M. and Stanton, D. Melbourne, Vic: AIFS, 2002, 32p and Online
Long-term effects of child sexual abuse, Mullen, P. E. and Fleming, J. Melbourne, Vic: National Child Protection Clearing House, AIFS, 1998, 12p, figures (Issues in child abuse prevention no.9 Autumn 1998), and Online
Long work hours and the wellbeing of fathers and their families, Ruth Weston, Matthew Gray, Lixia Qu, and David Stanton. Melbourne, Vic: AIFS, 2004, 24p. (Research paper 35), and Online
Mapping health sector and interagency protocols on sexual assault by Liz Olle. Melbourne, Vic: AIFS, 2005, 47p. (Australian Centre for the Study of Sexual Assault Issues no.2 March 2005) and Online
Measuring social capital: towards a theoretically informed measurement framework for researching social capital in family and community life, Stone, W. Melbourne, Vic: AIFS, 2001, 38p. (Research paper 24), and Online
Measuring the value of unpaid household, caring and voluntary work of older Australians, de Vaus, D., Gray, M., Stanton, D. Melbourne, Vic: AIFS, 2003, 23p (Research paper 34) and Online
National audit of Australian child protection research 1995-2004 by Daryl J Higgins, Rennell M Adams, Leah M Bromfield, Nicholas Richardson and Melissa S Aldana. Melbourne, Vic: AIFS, 2005, 62p, and Online
Out-of-home care in Australia: messages from research (Word 1.6MB or PDF 1.7MB) by Leah M Bromfield, Daryl J Higgins, Alexandra Osborn, Stacey Panozzo, and Nicholas Richardson, Melbourne, Vic: National Child Protection Clearinghouse, 2005, Online only
Overcoming structural barriers to the prevention of child abuse and neglect: a discussion paper, Tomison, A M. Sydney, NSW: New South Wales Child Protection Council, 1997, 68p, Online only
Parent-child contact and post-separation parenting arrangements, Smyth, B. ed. Melbourne, Vic: Australian Institute of Family Studies, 2004, 140p, (Research report no.9) and Online
Parenting in Australian families: a comparative study of Anglo, Torres Strait Islander, and Vietnamese communities, Kolar, V. and Soriano, G. Melbourne, Vic: AIFS, 2000, 67p. and Online
Parenting influences on adolescent alcohol use, Louise Hayes, Diana Smart, John W. Toumbourou and Ann Sanson. Melbourne, Vic: AIFS, 2004, 104p. (Research report 10) and Online
Parenting partnerships in culturally diverse child care settings: A care provider perspective, by Kelly Hand and Sarah Wise. Melbourne, Vic: Australian Institute of Family Studies, Research paper no.36, 2006, 39p, and Online
Pathways from infancy to adolescence: Australian Temperament Project 1983-2000, Prior, M., Sanson, A., Smart, D. and Oberklaid, F. Melbourne, Vic: AIFS, 2000, 83p. Online only | Out of Print
Planning the first wave of the Australian Family Panel Survey, Weston, R E. Melbourne, Vic: AIFS, 2000, 4p (Australian Family Briefing no.9), and Online
Preventing child abuse and neglect: findings from an Australian audit of prevention programs by Adam M. Tomison and Liz Poole. Melbourne, Vic: National Child Protection Clearinghouse, AIFS, 2000, 197p, and Online only
Preventing child abuse and neglect in NSW: findings from a state audit, Tomison, A M. Sydney, NSW: New South Wales Child Protection Council, 1997, 56p, tables, Online only
Preventing child abuse: changes to family support in the 21st century. Tomison, A M. Melbourne, Vic: National Child Protection Clearinghouse, AIFS, 2002, 22p, (Child Abuse Prevention Issues Number 17 Summer 2002), and Online
Prevention and early intervention in strengthening families and relationships: Challenges and implications by Elly Robinson and Robyn Parker. Melbourne, Vic: Australian Family Relationships Clearinghouse, AIFS, 2008, 13p (AFRC Issues No. 2, 2008), Online only
Proceedings of the International Forum on Family Relationships in Transition: Legislative, practical and policy responses. Bruce Smyth, Nicholas Richardson and Grace Soriano, eds. Melbourne, Vic: AIFS, 2006, and Online
Promising practices in out-of-home care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander carers, children and young people: profiling promising programs. Jenny R Higgins and Nikki Butler. Melbourne, Vic: National Child Protection Clearinghouse, 2007, Online
Promising practices in out-of-home care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander carers and young people: strengths and barriers. Leah M Bromfield, Jenny R Higgins, Daryl J Higgins and Nick Richardson. Melbourne, Vic: National Child Protection Clearinghouse, 2007, Online
Proposed Study Design and Wave 1 Data Collection, Carol Soloff, Christine Millward, Ann Sanson, the LSAC Consortium Advisory Group, and Sampling Design Team. Melbourne, Vic: AIFS, 2003, (Discussion paper no.2), and Online
Protecting Australian children: Analysis of challenges and strategic directions, CDSMC National Approach for Child Protection Project. Leah M Bromfield and Prue J Holzer. Melbourne, Vic: National Child Protection Clearinghouse, 2008, Online (PDF 2.5M)
Reconceptualising Australian housing careers, Winter, I. and Stone, W. Melbourne, Vic: AIFS, 1999, 18p, tables, figures (Working paper no.17), and Online
Redefining fatal child neglect, Ruth Lawrence and Penelope Irvine, Melbourne, Vic: National Child Protection Clearinghouse, AIFS, Child Abuse Prevention Issues no.21, 2004, and Online
Reforming the Australian welfare state, Saunders, P, ed. Melbourne, Vic: AIFS, 2000, 300p, tables, figures - (more information) Out of Print
Remaking families: adaptation of parents and children to divorce, Funder, K. Melbourne, Vic: AIFS, 1996, 232p, tables, figures - (more information)
Research Plan 2006-2008 - Families Through Life: Diversity, Change and Context, Melbourne, Vic: AIFS, 2006, Online
Reservation wages and the earnings capacity of lone and couple mothers: Are wage expectations too high? by Matthew Gray and Jennifer Renda. Melbourne, Vic: Australian Institute of Family Studies, Research paper no.37, 2006, 34p and Online
Responding to sexual assault in rural communities by Alexandra Neame and Melanie Heenan. Melbourne, Vic: Australian Centre for the Study of Sexual Assault, AIFS, Briefing no.3, 2004, 23p, and Online
Select bibliography on Australian work/family issues, compiled by Joan Kelleher and Carole Jean. Melbourne, Vic: AIFS, 2002, Online only
Sex workers and sexual assault in Australia: Prevalence, risk and safety, by Antonia Quadara. Melbourne, Vic: AIFS, 2008, 39p (Australian Centre for the Study of Sexual Assault Issues no.8 2008), and Online
Sick children: how working mothers cope, Ochiltree, G. and Greenblat, E. Melbourne, Vic: AIFS, 1991, 34p (AIFS Early Childhood Study paper no.2) (more information)
Snapshots of Australian families with adolescents. Melbourne, Vic: Australian Institute of Family Studies, 2006, Online
Social capital and public policy in Australia, Winter, I, ed. Melbourne, Vic: AIFS, 2000, 324p, tables (more information)
Social capital at work: How family, friends and civic ties relate to labour market outcomes, Stone, W., Gray, M. and Hughes, J. Melbourne, Vic: AIFS, 2003, 34p, (Research Paper No.31), and Online
Social capital: empirical meaning and measurement validity, by Wendy Stone and Jody Hughes (2002). Melbourne, Vic: AIFS, 2002, 64p and Online
Social change, suburban lives: an Australian Newtown 1960s to 1990s, Bryson, L. and Winter, I. St Leonards, NSW: Allen and Unwin in association with AIFS, 1999, 238p, tables, figures, illus. (Studies in society) (more information)
Social polarisation and housing careers: exploring the interrelationship of labour and housing markets in Australia, Winter, I. and Stone, W. Melbourne, Vic: AIFS, 1998, 23p (Working paper no.13), and Online
Spotlight on child neglect. Tomison, A. M. Melbourne, Vic: National Child Protection Clearing House, AIFS, 1995, 12p (Issues in Child Abuse Prevention no.4 Winter 1995), and Online
Spousal support in Australia: a study of incidence and attitudes, Behrens, J. and Smyth, B. Melbourne, Vic: AIFS, 1999, 32p (Working paper no.16), and Online
Stepfamilies: Understanding and responding effectively by Margaret Howden. Melbourne, Vic: Australian Family Relationships Clearinghouse, AIFS, 2008, 16p (AFRC Briefing No. 6, 2007), Online only
Strengthening Aboriginal family functioning: What works and why? by Roz Walker and Carrington Shepherd. Melbourne, Vic: Australian Family Relationships Clearinghouse, AIFS, 2008, 11p (AFRC Briefing No. 7, 2008), Online only
Stronger Families Learning Exchange Bulletins
Submission from the Australian Institute of Family Studies to the Productivity Commission Inquiry into Paid Maternity, Paternity and Parental Leave by Jennifer Baxter and Matthew Gray. Melbourne, Vic: AIFS, 2008, 34p Online only
Superannuation and divorce in Australia, Dewar, J., Sheehan, G. and Hughes, J. Melbourne, Vic: AIFS 1999, 4p (Australian Family Briefing no.6), and Online
Superannuation and divorce in Australia. Dewar, J., Sheehan, G. and Hughes, J. Melbourne, Vic: AIFS, 1999, 39p, tables (Working paper no.18), and Online
The consequences of divorce for financial living standards in later life, David de Vaus, Matthew Gray, Lixia Qu and David Stanton. Melbourne, Vic: Australian Institute of Family Studies, 2007, 27p (Research paper no.38) and Online
The effectiveness of parent education and home visiting child maltreatment prevention programs, Prue J Holzer, Jenny R Higgins, Leah M Bromfield, Nick Richardson and Daryl J Higgins. Melbourne, Vic: National Child Protection Clearinghouse, AIFS, 2006, 24p, (Child abuse prevention issues no.24 Autumn 2006) and Online
The efficacy of early childhood interventions, Sarah Wise, Lisa da Silva, Elizabeth Webster and Ann Sanson. Melbourne, Vic: AIFS, 2005 (Research report no.14) and Online
The nature and impact of caring for family members with a disability in Australia, Ben Edwards, Daryl J. Higgins, Matthew Gray, Norbert Zmijewski and Marcia Kingston. Melbourne, Vic: AIFS, 2008 (Research report no.16) and Online
The new 'Australian Family Panel Survey', Saunders, P. and Glezer, H. Melbourne, Vic: AIFS, 1999, 4p (Australian Family Briefing no.7), and Online
The recruitment, retention, and support of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander foster carers: a literature review, by Nick Richardson, Leah Bromfield, and Daryl Higgins. Melbourne, Vic: National Child Protection Clearinghouse, AIFS, 2005, 95p, Online only
The role of mass media in facilitating community education and child abuse prevention strategies, Bernadette J. Saunders and Chris Goddard. Melbourne, Vic: National Child Protection Clearinghouse, AIFS, 2002, 24p, (Child abuse prevention issues no.16 Winter 2002) and Online Online
The UK Looking After Children approach in Australia. Wise, S. Melbourne, Vic: Australian Institute of Family Studies, 1999, 66p, and Online
Timing of mothers' return to work after childbearing: Variations by job characteristics and leave use, Baxter, J. Melbourne, Vic: AIFS, 2008, 48p, tables, figures (Research paper no.42) and Online
Today's child care, tomorrow's children!, Ochiltree, G. and Edgar, D. Melbourne, Vic: AIFS, 1995, 81p, tables, figures (AIFS early childhood study; paper no.7) (more information)
Towards a theorised understanding of family life and social capital, Winter, I. Melbourne, Vic: AIFS, 2000, 18p, tables (Working paper no.21), and Online
Towards integration and quality assurance in children's services, Wangmann, J. Melbourne, Vic: AIFS, 1995, 126p, tables, figures (AIFS early childhood study; paper no.6) (more information)
Towards understanding the reasons for divorce, Wolcott, I. and Hughes, J. Melbourne, Vic: AIFS, 1999, 29p, tables (Working paper no.20), and Online
Treatment and support: evaluation of the National Youth Suicide Prevention Strategy, Mitchell, P. Melbourne, Vic: AIFS, 102p, 2000, tables (Evaluation of the National Youth Suicide Prevention Strategy technical report v.4) and Online (PDF 397K)
Understanding links between family experience, obligations and expectations in later life, Millward, C. Melbourne, Vic: AIFS, 1999, 22p, figures (Working paper no.19), and Online
Understanding organisational risk factors for child maltreatment: a review of the literature, by Lorraine R Beyer, Daryl J Higgins and Leah M Bromfield, Melbourne, Vic: National Child Protection Clearinghouse, 2005, Online only
Update on child sexual abuse, Tomison, A M. Melbourne, Vic: National Child Protection Clearing House, AIFS, 1995, 12p (Issues in child abuse prevention no.5 Summer 1995), and Online
Use and choice of child care. Greenblat, E; Ochiltree, G. Melbourne, Vic: Australian Institute of Family Studies, 1991, 73p, tables, figures (AIFS early childhood study; paper no.4) (more information)
Valuing parent education: a cornerstone of child abuse prevention, Tomison, A. Melbourne, Vic: National Child Protection Clearing House, AIFS, 1998, 19p (Issues in child abuse prevention no.10 Spring 1998), and Online
Valuing young lives: evaluation of the National Youth Suicide Prevention Strategy, Mitchell, P. Melbourne, Vic: AIFS, 194p, tables, figures, illus. and Online (PDF 1.8MB)
What future for family research? Saunders, P. Melbourne, Vic: AIFS, 1999, 4p (Australian Family Briefing no.5), and Online
What lies behind the hidden figure of sexual assault? Issues of prevalence and disclosure by Alexandra Neame and Melanie Heenan. Melbourne, Vic: Australian Centre for the Study of Sexual Assault, AIFS, Briefing no.1, 2003, and Online
Why marriages last: a discussion of the literature, Parker, R. Melbourne, Vic: AIFS, 2002, 26p (Research Paper No. 28) and Online
Work and family values, preferences and practice, Glezer, H. and Wolcott, I. Melbourne, Vic: AIFS, 1997, 4p (Australian Family Briefing no.4), and Online
Work and family responsibilities through life. Melbourne, Vic: Australian Institute of Family Studies, 2008, Online
Working with families concerned with school-based bullying by Jodie Lodge. Melbourne, Vic: Australian Family Relationships Clearinghouse, AIFS, 2008, 9p (AFRC Briefing No. 11, 2008), Online only
Youth Suicide Prevention Bulletins (Print and Online)
Archived AIFS publications (1980-2003)