Australian Institute of Family Studies

Australian Institute of Family Studies The Australian Government’s key research agency in family wellbeing. This site is monitored and moderated Mon-Fri 9-5 PM (AEST).

AIFS delivers quality research on family wellbeing
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15/09/2026

Thank you to all our incredible sponsors for supporting the AIFS Conference 2026. Your partnership plays a vital role in bringing together research, policy and practice to advance outcomes for families and communities across Australia. We were proud to work alongside organisations committed to driving meaningful conversations and sharing insights that shape the sector.

Thank you for your contribution to a successful and impactful conference.

Partner Sponsors: Australian Government Department of Social Services and Attorney-General's Department
Gold Sponsor: Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing

2026 marks the third and final year of the triennial theme for World Su***de Prevention Day: Changing the Narrative on S...
10/09/2026

2026 marks the third and final year of the triennial theme for World Su***de Prevention Day: Changing the Narrative on Su***de. The theme encourages us to reduce the stigma, fostering open and compassionate conversations about su***de.

Using a case scenario, this webinar co-produced by CFCA and Emerging Minds Australia provides practical strategies to help practitioners better understand and support children experiencing suicidal ideation.

Watch the webinar on-demand NOW until 18 September 2026: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/6163281000052879456

Find out more about World Su***de Prevention Day: https://www.iasp.info/wspd/theme/

Children and young people are often the focus of policy and reform, yet their voices are rarely centred in decisions tha...
08/09/2026

Children and young people are often the focus of policy and reform, yet their voices are rarely centred in decisions that affect them. Join us at the AIFS 2026 Conference for a youth-led discussion exploring how children and young people can meaningfully contribute to research, policy and reform.

Featuring young people with lived expertise, this session will examine their experiences of advocacy and systems change, the ongoing lack of visibility of young people in family violence reform, and the opportunities for creating more responsive and effective systems.

Featuring:
Conor Pall
Eliza Harding
Jack Harrison
Ariel Marie

Register now: https://aifs.gov.au/conference/registration

Australians are living longer, family structures are becoming more diverse and rising housing costs are changing how fam...
07/09/2026

Australians are living longer, family structures are becoming more diverse and rising housing costs are changing how families build wealth and support one another. What do these shifts mean for financial security across generations?

Join us at the AIFS 2026 Conference as our expert panel explores how housing, care needs and changing family dynamics are reshaping financial wellbeing across the life course. Panellists will discuss the impacts of housing affordability and wealth inequality, the evolving role of older Australians as both providers and recipients of support, and the policy responses needed to strengthen financial security and wellbeing for Australian families.

Thursday 10 September | 3.40pm
Register: https://lnkd.in/gyb2AHsN

Facilitated by Catherine Andersson, Australian Institute of Family Studies, featuring:
• Patricia Sparrow, Chief Executive Officer, COTA Australia - for older Australians
• Professor Wendy Stone, Professor of Housing and Social Policy, Swinburne University of Technology
• Matt Flavel, Deputy Secretary, Social Security, Australian Government Department of Social Services (DSS)
• Dr Liz Allen, Lead of Social Impact and Community Engagement, The Australian National University

Early childhood educators are often among the first professionals to notice when a child may need extra support. Join ou...
02/09/2026

Early childhood educators are often among the first professionals to notice when a child may need extra support. Join our upcoming webinar in partnership with Emerging Minds Australia where we will explore how collaboration between early childhood educators, mental health professionals and families can strengthen support for children’s mental health and wellbeing, including those impacted by trauma.

The expert panel will feature Yihan Sun (Researcher and Teacher-Educator, Monash University and University of Sydney), Michelle Hamilton (Senior Advisor - Education, Emerging Minds), Wei (Educator and Child and Family Partner, Emerging Minds) and Jacquie Lee (Practice Development Advisor, Emerging Minds).

Wednesday 23 September 2026 1:00 PM (AEST)

Register today: https://aifs.gov.au/resources/webinars/promoting-collaboration-early-education-support-childrens-mental-health

Help shape the future of Growing Up in Australia: The Longitudinal Study of Australian Children (LSAC).For more than 20 ...
02/09/2026

Help shape the future of Growing Up in Australia: The Longitudinal Study of Australian Children (LSAC).

For more than 20 years, LSAC has followed the lives of 10,000 young Australians and their families. As participants move through their 20s, we're inviting input from researchers, policymakers, service providers and community organisations to help identify the most important topics and questions for Wave 12.

Through a short survey, you'll be able to suggest new topics and questions for inclusion in future waves, and provide feedback on existing content that may no longer be needed.

Submit your ideas by Friday 18th September: https://loom.ly/XmzHP1w

Healthy masculinities as prevention: connected, capable and engaged for stronger families and communitiesHow can support...
02/09/2026

Healthy masculinities as prevention: connected, capable and engaged for stronger families and communities
How can supporting healthy masculinities create stronger outcomes for men, boys, families and communities?
Join us at the AIFS 2026 Conference for this panel discussion, proudly supported by the Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing , as experts explore how gender norms shape outcomes for men and boys across the life course and how healthy masculinities can be embedded as a prevention strategy.

Panellists will discuss strengths-based approaches that support men and boys to be connected, capable and engaged, while maintaining accountability for their actions and behaviours. The session will also examine how governments, researchers and community organisations can work together to translate evidence into policy and practice.

Wednesday 9 September | 1.30pm
Register now: https://aifs.gov.au/conference/registration

Facilitated by Liz Neville, Australian Institute of Family Studies, featuring:
• David Casey, Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing
• Dr Sean Martin, Australian Institute of Family Studies
• Matt Tyler, Monash University / UNSW Sydney
• Ben Vasiliou, CEO, The Man Cave

In 9 days, hundreds of researchers, practitioners, policymakers, advocates and sector leaders will come together at the ...
01/09/2026

In 9 days, hundreds of researchers, practitioners, policymakers, advocates and sector leaders will come together at the AIFS Conference 2026 to explore how families, services and systems are adapting to a rapidly changing world.

Don't miss your chance to be part of the discussion.

Secure your place today: https://aifs.gov.au/conference/registration

Last chance to register for our upcoming National Child Protection Week webinar, presented in collaboration with Napcan ...
31/08/2026

Last chance to register for our upcoming National Child Protection Week webinar, presented in collaboration with Napcan and Children and Young People with Disability Australia. This webinar will explore what children, young people and families say good support looks like when disability and family violence intersect, and how services can strengthen accessibility, inclusion, trauma-informed care and cross-sector collaboration.

Wednesday 2 September 2026 1:00 PM (AEST)

Register today: https://aifs.gov.au/resources/webinars/supporting-children-and-young-people-disability-experiencing-family-violence

The AIFS Conference 2026 is only two weeks away! This is your last chance to secure your ticket and join Australia's lea...
27/08/2026

The AIFS Conference 2026 is only two weeks away! This is your last chance to secure your ticket and join Australia's leading family wellbeing conference.

The AIFS Conference is your chance to connect, learn and be part of the conversations shaping policy and practice across Australia.

Don't miss out! Register today! https://aifs.gov.au/conference/registration

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