Evidence to inform policy and practice supporting families
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Latest research
From coping to control: Understanding gambling experiences…
Our research shows that gambling becomes normalised through repeated exposure across familial, social and digital environments. Major life events can also change the…
Intergenerational Wealth Transfers in Contemporary Australia
This snapshot considers intergenerational wealth transfers as family resources shaped by social, economic, relational and legal factors. It builds on AIFS’ research…
Spotlight – Young Australians' living arrangements and…
Young adults require affordable housing that is stable and safe to support their physical, psychological and economic wellbeing. However, many face major barriers to…
Latest practice resources
Promoting collaboration between early education and mental…
This short article describes the critical role that early childhood education and care (ECEC) educators provide in supporting children impacted by trauma and how…
Can nature play support children’s relationships with…
This paper summarises the research evidence about whether nature play can support young children’s (2–12 years) relationships with their parents, siblings and peers…
Children and adolescents in contact with child protection…
This resource is part of a series that examines children and adolescents (aged <18 years) in contact with the child protection and youth justice systems.