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Australian Institute of Family Studies
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Report
Child wellbeing during the COVID pandemic: parental concerns
This report explores the varied impacts of COVID-19 on children of all ages below 18 years, and also delves into the experiences of families and the factors that parents say contributed to their children’s wellbeing.
Report
Gambling participation and harm among Australian men
This is the first national study of Australian men to examine gambling behaviour and associated harms. Using data from Wave 3 of Ten to Men, this report examines the prevalence and frequency of gambling participation, the socio-demographic characteristics of men who gamble, risks of experiencing gambling problems, and financial stress experienced by adult men in...
Evaluation
Evaluation of the Lawyer-assisted Family Law Property Mediation: Legal Aid Commission trial
An evaluation of the trial of Lawyer-Assisted Family Law Property Mediation which aims to support separating couples with small value property pools, who require legal advice and support to mediate and reach agreement on family law property splits. The mixed methods evaluation found that the LAC Trial had been effective. The report concludes that the...
Evaluation
Evaluation of the Small Claims Property Pilot: Priority Property Pools under $500,000 (PPP500)
This evaluation reviews a program providing access to simpler, quicker court processes for post-separation property matters with small asset pools. The findings support the implementation of the pilot program on an ongoing basis with a national rollout, with some improvements, including to the definition of small asset pools, suggested.
Research Summary
What is the link between video gaming and gambling?
This snapshot examines the link between playing video games during adolescence and gambling as a young adult.