AIFS Conference 2026 - Changing Families in Changing Times
About event organiser
The Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS) undertakes high-quality, impartial research into the wellbeing of Australian families, to inform government policy and promote evidence-based practice in the family services sector.
Event information
About the event
For more information and to register, see the conference webpage.
AIFS invites researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and community leaders to submit abstracts for presentations that explore the dynamic nature of family structures and relationships, and how they interact with the institutions and systems that support them.
AIFS welcomes submissions that share innovative research, data driven insights, and evidence-based solutions to improve outcomes for families in all their diversity.
The conference programme will feature a variety of formats including keynote presentations, panel sessions and symposia designed to generate thought-provoking conversations across sectors and disciplines.
For all queries, contact the organiser: conferences@aifs.gov.au.
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