Program · Outcome 1: The creation and communication of knowledge for policy-makers, service providers and the broader community to improve the wellbeing of children, families and communities
Program 1.1 – Australian Institute of Family Studies
To provide robust and independent evidence that informs policy and practice and drives positive outcomes for children, families and their communities. To deliver on this outcome, AIFS will manage its resources and capabilities according to our 4 strategic goals: 1. Research excellence and leadership in family wellbeing 2. Be recognised as trusted partners and advisors to inform governments’ family and gambling policies 3. Provide accessible research and evaluation resources to support family and community services 4. Ensure a sustainable organisation with a culture of excellence
Australian Institute of Family Studies, 2026-27 Portfolio Budget Statements, PDF page 91 reported
$21m
2026-27 Budget estimate
−$5.1m (−19.6%) on 2025-26 estimated actual
Traced to named suppliers and grant recipients
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Published lines
Each row is one line of the program’s expense table in the 2026-27 Portfolio Budget Statements – Program Expense Line Items, as published.
| Line | Kind | 2025-26 estimated actual |
2026-27 Budget estimate |
Change | Treatment | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| s74 External Revenue | departmental | $17m | $15m | −$1.7m −10.2% | reported | Table 2.1.1, row 1189 |
| Departmental appropriation | departmental | $4.7m | $4.8m | +$69k +1.5% | reported | Table 2.1.1, row 1188 |
| Expenses not requiring appropriation in the Budget year | departmental | $4.0m | $641k | −$3.4m −84.1% | reported | Table 2.1.1, row 1190 |