Research snapshots

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13 December 2017

Housing outcomes for recently arrived humanitarian migrants

A discussion about the factors affecting the settlement success for recently arrived humanitarian migrants.

7 December 2017

The effects of pornography on children and young people

A discussion of pornography and its effects on children and young people.

26 October 2017

Race betting in Australia

This Research Summary details findings on race betting activity in Australia.

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1 September 2017

Long hours and longings

Our study shows that long hours, non-standard work times and work pressures have significant impact on how children view time spent with dad.

16 May 2017

Stay-at-home dads

This Families Week fact sheet takes a close look at the data about "stay-at-home dads", to see if that perception matches reality.

12 October 2016

Gambling in culturally and linguistically diverse…

Examines the available literature about gambling participation within culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities in Australia.

12 September 2016

Same-sex couple families in Australia

Children raised in same-sex parented families progress emotionally, socially and educationally at the same rate as other children.

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17 May 2016

The modern Australian family

Explores the different phases of family, from the families we live with as children to the families we form as we grow older.

How many hours per week does an Australian mother spend on housework? Before having a child: 16. Became a mother: 25. Youngest child started school: 30. Youngest child turned fifteen: 28. Children left home: 25. Source: HILDA 2002-14.
5 May 2016

Mothers still do the lion's share of housework

Becoming a mother heralds a dramatic change in the lives of Australian women.