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teenage girl sitting on beach looking out at the sea
23 August 2017

New research shows that self harm and suicidal behaviour a…

New research by the Australian Institute of Family Studies has recorded high rates of self-harm and suicidal behaviour among Australian teenagers.

young girl with trainer
15 August 2017

Teen career dreams fit gender stereotypes

Six in ten Australian 14-15 year-olds know what career they would like to have in the future but the jobs that boys aspire to are quite different to those that girls…

rear view of girl with wheelchair bound adult
8 August 2017

Young carers fall behind in school

Young carers suffer a substantial negative impact on their academic achievement arising from their time spent caring for others.

A young father doing dishes with his son
16 May 2017

Australian stay-at-home dads not all ‘Mr Mums’

Australian men who become stay-at-home dads while their partners go out to work are still comparatively rare, despite a growing perception their numbers are on the rise.

1 December 2016

Across the generations family comes first

Australians believe that parents and their adult children have an obligation to support each other practically and financially, according to research by the Australian…

15 November 2016

Parents want flexible child care to manage work-life clashes

Australian families value access to flexible child care to better meet their changing employment and family circumstances, according to a new report by the Australian…

8 November 2016

Family law system urged to maintain vigilance against…

Australia’s family law system must continue to address a growing need for family violence screening among troubled families, according to the Australian Institute of…

14 October 2016

New migrants at risk of gambling problems

Australia’s strong gambling culture and the stress of migration are placing migrants and refugees at risk of developing problems with gambling, according to a discussion…

Happy mum and child
6 October 2016

Two in five children live in a complex family

Two in five Australian children live in households with more complex family relationships at some stage during their childhood, according to long-term research by the…