A new study reveals Australians felt both more connected to immediate family and more distant from others because of restrictions. The financial cost for many families has also been high.
Australian Institute of Family Studies
The Australian Institute of Family Studies (the Institute) is an Australian Government statutory agency within the portfolio of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs. From November 2007 to December 2011 the Institute was in the portfolio of Prime Minister and Cabinet.
It was established in February 1980 under the Australian Family Law Act 1975.
The Director of the Institute is a statutory appointment. Anne Hollonds commenced as Director of the Australian Institute of Family Studies in September 2015.
The Australian Institute of Family Studies is committed to creating and communicating knowledge to accelerate positive outcomes for families and society.
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Senior Research Officer, Australian Institute of Family Studies
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Research Fellow/Epidemiologist, Australian Institute of Family Studies
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Senior Research Officer, Australian Institute of Family Studies
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Research Fellow, Australian Institute of Family Studies
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Executive Manager, Longitudinal Studies, Australian Institute of Family Studies
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Senior research fellow, Australian Institute of Family Studies
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Research Fellow, Australian Institute of Family Studies
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Deputy Director, Research, Australian Institute of Family Studies
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Senior research officer, Australian Institute of Family Studies
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Senior Research Officer, Australian Institute of Family Studies
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Senior Research Fellow, Australian Institute of Family Studies
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Workforce Development Officer, Australian Institute of Family Studies
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Research Fellow, Australian Institute of Family Studies