Organisation
Australian Institute of Family Studies
Owning Institution:
Acronym:
AIFS
Website:
Survey Report
Building a new life in Australia: 10 years of humanitarian settlement outcomes
This report investigates the outcomes for humanitarian migrants in the Building a New Life in Australia study, examining differences between groups and factors over the 10 years of settlement. It shows significant developments across key indicators including labour force participation, language acquisition, education and training, social connection and health. The report highlights the importance of...
Briefing paper
Experience of sexual harassment among young Australians: who, where and how?
Using longitudinal data, this analysis of the prevalence and nature of sexual harassment experienced by young Australians reveals a concerning prevalence of sexual harassment, particularly among young females and LGBTQ+ youth. The findings underscore the need for targeted interventions to prevent and address this issue effectively.
Report
Family relationships services program review
The Australian Government Attorney-General’s Department has commissioned this research to support a review of the Family Relationship Services Program (FRSP). The FRSP aims to improve the wellbeing of Australian families, particularly families with children, who are at risk of separating or have separated.
Research Summary
Bets ’n’ Booze research summary
This summary explores a study of the social contexts, harms and predictors of co-consumption of gambling and alcohol in youths and young adults (aged 16–35 years) living in Australia. Around half of survey participants said they ‘often’, ‘very often/almost always’ or ‘always’ consumed alcohol when gambling.
Guide
How to do trauma-informed research and evaluation
Strategies for conducting trauma-informed research and evaluation are relevant to all projects, regardless of the topic or focus. This resource provides a list of clear strategies for doing trauma-informed research and evaluation, providing a useful scaffold for any project.