The primary purpose of the Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute (AHURI) is the delivery of high-quality, peer reviewed primary research across housing, homelessness, cities and urban policy arenas; disseminating findings to government, industry and the community; and creating engagement opportunities with the AHURI evidence-base.

The Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS) conducts high-quality, impartial research into the wellbeing of Australian families, to inform government policy and promote evidence-based practice in the family services sector.