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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…
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…
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…
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…
Parents primary school choice about more than academic…
Australian parents decide which primary school is best for their child based on convenience and a host of other largely, personal factors that go beyond academic…
Australian children spending more time on screens
A majority of Australian children are spending large amounts of time on screen activities in excess of the recommended 2-hour daily limit for screen entertainment,…
Grandparents provide support through the ages
Grandparents still play an important role in providing childcare and emotional and financial support to families when it is most needed, according to new research by the…
Separated parents and the family law system : what does the…
Talk of reforming the Family Court and family law system is back in the headlines, but we need to ensure we look at the empirical evidence.
Tale of two suburbs: Gambling in suburban Australia
New research by the Australian Gambling Research Centre has found that gambling addiction is having a much bigger impact on families in Melbourne's western suburbs,…