The AIFS Stakeholder Survey is now open. It only takes 5-10 minutes - don't miss the chance to have your say and help shape the future of our products and services: surveys.aifs.gov.au/aifs/index.php…

Nearly 2 in 5 male deaths are premature, that’s 37K men a year gone too soon. We're part of the 'Real Face of Men's Health' report and are advocating for continued development of the Australian Men’s Health Strategy. Make your voice heard at Movember.com #Movember

We welcome the Australian Government’s new national campaign to raise awareness of how the abuse of older people impacts our community. Let’s keep working together to stamp out the abuse of older people. More in our recent evaluation here: aifs.gov.au/eval-nat-plan-… #ElderAbuse

Studies show #children aged 0-5 are spending more time indoors than ever before, which could impact their development and wellbeing. Read how to support families to balance children’s screen time with outdoor play and time in nature here: aifs.gov.au/children-time-…

The AIFS Stakeholder survey has been extended until tomorrow, Tuesday 30 July. It only takes 5-10 minutes - don't miss the chance to have your say and help shape the future of our products and services: surveys.aifs.gov.au/aifs/index.php…

Join our upcoming #webinar held in partnership with Emerging Minds AU on 14 Aug 1pm – 2pm (AEST). This webinar will discuss ways to promote resilience in infants and toddlers by supporting parents/carers and educators during daily transitions. Register now: aifs.gov.au/supporting-inf…

Upcoming #webinar: Broadcast of the #AIFS2024 fathering symposium feat. Dr Melissa Willoughby, Dr Vincent Mancini, A/Prof Tim Moss, Rosie Schellen, Harley Hall & Dr Sean Martin + live Q&A. Held in partnership with Emerging Minds AU, 28 Aug 1–2:30pm (AEST): aifs.gov.au/supporting-fat…

This coming Sunday is National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day. Shelley Ware, who was recently an MC and speaker at the 2024 AIFS Conference, is the 2024 ambassador. Watch Shelley speak on the significance of this: vimeo.com/953379790

Our latest article discusses #CulturalSafety in service delivery and provides guidance for working with First Nations children, who are currently put into care at a rate of 57.2 per 1000, compared with 4.7 per 1000 for non-Indigenous children. Read more: aifs.gov.au/improving-cult…

Upcoming #webinar for National Child Protection Week: Featuring Professor Rebekah Grace, Kathy Karatasas, Arabella Stravolemos and Dr Mandy Truong. Held in partnership with NAPCAN on 4 Sep 2pm – 3pm (AEST): aifs.gov.au/CALD-children-…

Last chance to register for our #webinar this Wednesday 14 Aug 1–2PM (AEST) that will discuss ways to promote resilience in infants and toddlers by supporting parents/carers and educators during daily transitions. Register now: aifs.gov.au/supporting-inf…

Studies show that children are spending more time indoors. Yet, contact with nature can be influential in the wellbeing of children, particularly during the early years. Our latest paper summarises the benefits of #NaturePlay for young children. Read more: aifs.gov.au/nature-play-ch…

Join our upcoming #webinar held in partnership with Emerging Minds AU on 28 Aug 1– 2:30pm (AEST) which will include the fathering symposium from #AIFS2024 and discuss ways to support fathers to promote the wellbeing of their children and families. Register: aifs.gov.au/supporting-fat…

Join our upcoming webinar held in partnership with NAPCAN on 4 Sep 2–3pm (AEST) as part of #NationalChildProtectionWeek. This webinar will explore how to support the cultural needs of culturally and linguistically diverse children in out-of-home care: aifs.gov.au/CALD-children-…

Last chance to register for our #webinar this Wednesday 28 Aug 1–2.30PM (AEST). It will include a broadcast of the fathering symposium from #AIFS2024 Conference and a live Q&A with the panel. Register now: aifs.gov.au/supporting-fat…

Do you conduct #research and/or #evaluation as part of your role? Understanding the impact of #trauma and working in a trauma-informed way is important to minimise the likelihood of distress and retraumatisation on participants. Learn more here: aifs.gov.au/trauma-informe…

Today we’ve released our #CorporatePlan 2024–25 to 2027–28, which outlines important information about #AIFS and our strategic focus, our approach to research, our key activities and main relationships for the years ahead. Learn more: aifs.gov.au/corporate-plan…

Last chance to register for our #NationalChildProtectionWeek webinar on 4 Sep 2PM – 3PM (AEST). Hosted in partnership with NAPCAN this #webinar will explore how to better support the cultural needs and connections of CALD children in out-of-home care: aifs.gov.au/CALD-children-…