Organisation

Australian Institute of Family Studies

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Acronym:
AIFS
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.
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.
Report

Nature play and child wellbeing


This resource summarises what the research evidence says about the different types of contacts with nature (‘nature contacts’) that promote child wellbeing. It describes a common type of nature contact for young children and summarises the evidence for the benefits of nature play.
Briefing paper

Why are children spending more time indoors?


Young children are spending an increased amount of their time indoors. This article summarises international and Australian research evidence on why this is and considers what this means for their well-being and for the people who support families.