Presentations, webinars and publications
We're committed to knowledge sharing and contributing to sector-wide continuous improvement. We regularly share our research and evaluation learnings at conferences and events and through webinars and podcasts.
Join our upcoming presentations
- The Diffuse program - Respectful relationships work in prisons
Family and Relationship Services Australia National Conference, Tuesday 14 May 2024 - The use and misuse of communication technologies among separated parents: understanding clients and futureproofing services
Family and Relationship Services Australia National Conference, Thursday 16 May 2024 - A tick-box exercise? Benefits of mandatory FDR for ambivalent clients (Session: Parental separation and care arrangements)
Australian Institute of Family Studies 2024 Conference, Wednesday 12 June 2024
2023-24 to date
Webinar: How developmental evaluation can be used to develop and adapt social service programs (13 March 2024)
2023-23
- Alford D (16 May 2023) ‘Engaging fathers in the first 1000 days’ [conference presentation], FRSA National Conference, Queensland.
- Bickerdike A (18 November 2022) ‘The “unheard”: children of separating parents’, ANU Family Law Research Symposium, Canberra.
- Goldstein A (27 July 2022) ‘The challenges for engaging men who use violence’ [conference presentation] ANROWS Focus on Men Who Use Violence Conference, Victoria.
- Goldstein A (2 March 2023) ‘Working with clients to promote behaviour change’, Mental Health Professionals Network meeting, Caulfield, Victoria
- Heard G and Bickerdike A (November 2022) ‘Failure to launch: barriers to initiating property FDR,’ ANU Family Law Symposium, Canberra.
- Heard G, Lindstrom J, Velasquez-Tan M, Hayes L, Moran C, Tom L and Bishop L (16 May 2023) ‘Lawyer-assisted family dispute resolution: addressing barriers to participation through a partnership model’ [conference presentation], FRSA National Conference, Queensland.
- Moore R (16 May 2023) ‘FDR services and mental health’, Mental Health Professionals Network meeting, Online for professionals across Australia.
- Opoku S, Laidlaw B & Gilbert N (20 June 2023) ‘A collaborative approach to strengthening family relationships in the City of Yarra’, OPEN Forum, Victoria.
- Plavljanic D and March A (16 May 2023) ‘Mediating with rainbow families’ [conference presentation], FRSA National Conference, Queensland.
- Plavljanic D (17 May 2023) ‘Working with a correctional cohort: Maintaining healthy and respectful relationships’ [conference presentation], FRSA National Conference, Queensland.
- Smyth BM, Althor G and Heard G (17 May 2023) ‘Post-separation parenting smartphone apps: risks and benefits’ [symposium], FRSA National Conference, Queensland.
- Creek M (30 November 2022) ‘Parenting orders: Research on compliance and enforcement and insights from practice’ [webinar], AIFS and ANROWS webinar series, Australia
- Heard G, Irving M, Althor G, Smyth B and Payne J (3 November 2022) ‘Post-separation parenting smartphone apps: Can they help families avoid conflict?’ [webinar], Relationships Australia.
- Burns A & Keeble B (hosts) (17 May 2023) ‘Dom Alford – Support for Fathers’ [podcast], Dads Group Podcast, Spotify, accessed 9 June 2023.
- Kendall, J (host) (14 November 2022) ‘The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on divorce rates in Australia’ [radio program], Mornings, ABC, accessed 14 November 2022.
Read more about our research and evaluation work
Research and evaluation
Read about our evidence-informed approach, view our Theory of Change video and download our Social Impact Report.
Research and evaluation summaries
These summaries are designed to share the outcomes of key projects and initiatives relating to our services, clients and community needs.
Current projects
We're currently undertaking projects related to family dispute resolution and separation, family violence, and child and family-focused prevention and early intervention.
Previous projects
For over a decade, we've conducted a wide range of research and evaluation projects, including major projects funded by the Australian Research Council.
Relationship Indicators 2022
View the results of our nationally representative survey into the state of relationships in Australia.