Research and Information exchange

Communicating research

The Institute communicates the findings of its research and analysis to a range of stakeholders including policy makers, service providers and the broader community.

• Publications
  Our publications include the research journal, Family Matters, research papers, issues papers and newsletters.
• Website
  Our website reports on our programs and activities; provides access to our publications; disseminates information from our databases and resource collections; and promotes the development of networks with individuals and organisations concerned with family research and policy.
• Seminar series
  Our seminars present eminent speakers who focus on contemporary issues in national and international family research.
• Information services
  We play an important educational role through our research staff and library which contains a substantial, up-to-date collection of international and Australian research on family wellbeing in Australia.
• Promising Practice Profiles
  Based on the latest research, we identify and disseminate promising practice in the areas of early childhood, community development and early intervention, sexual assault and the provision of services to families