Annual report 2009-10
Annual Report— October 2010
Australian Institute of Family Studies annual reports describe the research and operations of the Institute, along with highlights for the year
Archived AIFS publications
These publications may be of interest for historical reasons. Because of their age, they may not reflect current research data or AIFS' current research methodologies.
All publications are also listed in our library catalogue.
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Families then and now: 1980-2010
Alan Hayes, Ruth Weston, Lixia Qu and Matthew Gray
Research summary— October 2010
The focus of this Facts Sheet is on broad family trends. It was prepared to celebrate the 30th anniversary of research by AIFS.
Community development approaches to safety and wellbeing of Indigenous children
Daryl Higgins
Closing the Gap— June 2010
Summarises current knowledge on best practice in child protection with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children.
Parental time with children: Do job characteristics make a difference?
Research Paper No. 44 — March 2010
This paper examines how characteristics of parental paid employment are associated with differences in parent-child time
"Time to get cracking": The challenge of developing best practice in Australian sexual assault prevention education
Susan Evans, Chris Krogh and Moira Carmody
ACSSA Issues No. 11 — December 2009
Discusses a number of challenges that programs are likely to face in the effort to formulate best practice in sexual assault prevention education
Conceptualising the prevention of sexual assault and the role of education
Moira Carmody
ACSSA Issues No. 10 — November 2009
There is no argument about the pervasiveness and impact of sexual violence. The challenge we face is how to prevent it.
Hard times
This issue of Family Matters covers the impacts of recessions on families; joblessness, family relations, and children’s development; financial disadvantage and children’s school readiness; young people transitioning from state out of home care; social isolation among retired men and women; and the Family Violence Protect Act.
Homelessness and sexual assault
Zoë Morrison
ACSSA Wrap No. 7 — September 2009
This Wrap considers the needs of victim/survivors of sexual assault who are also experiencing homelessness
Family portraits
Parents and their young adult children; children's participation in family law disputes; characteristics of cohabiters; children's relationships with step-parents; effective caring in carer support sector; sole-parent families; Indigenous social exclusion
Diverse families making a difference
Jennifer Baxter, Matthew Gray and Alan Hayes
Research summary— May 2009
The Australian Institute of Family Studies has prepared this Facts Sheet about the diversity of families to support the 2009 National Families Week
Making ends meet
Aspirations for work and family; working poor in Australia; flexible work arrangements; supporting children at risk of abuse and neglect; the CDEP scheme; parenting skills; grandparents and grandchildren
Sexual assault and adults with a disability: Enabling recognition, disclosure and a just response
Suellen Murray and Anastasia Powell
ACSSA Issues No. 9 — September 2008
This paper provides clear directions for future research and practice in responding to and preventing sexual assault among adults with a disability.
Family dimensions
Balancing work and family; protecting and promoting children's wellbeing; involving fathers in child and family services; a history of the Australian social security system
Timing of mothers' return to work after childbearing: Variations by job characteristics and leave use
Research Paper No. 42 — July 2008
This paper presents Australian research on how different factors relate to the timing of women's return to work after having a child
Parenting with care
The valuable work of Growing Up in Australia: the Longitudinal Study of Australian Children (LSAC)
The nature and impact of caring for family members with a disability in Australia
Ben Edwards, Daryl Higgins, Matthew Gray, Norbert Zmijewski and Marcia Kingston
Research Report No. 16 — June 2008
Based upon data from a national survey, conducted in 2006, of 1,002 carers who receive an Australian Government payment directed towards carers
Working with Indigenous survivors of sexual assault
Dorinda Cox
ACSSA Wrap No. 5 — May 2008
This Wrap includes the historical and contemporary aspects of sexual assault as they impact on Indigenous people
Responding to young people disclosing sexual assault: A resource for schools
ACSSA Wrap No. 6 — May 2008
Provides information about young people's experiences of sexual assault and the problems / barriers they face to disclosing such experiences
Work and family responsibilities through life
Jennifer Baxter and Matthew Gray
Research summary— May 2008
The Australian Institute of Family Studies has prepared this Facts Sheet on work and family balance to support the 2008 National Families Week
Snapshots of family relationships
Lixia Qu and Ruth Weston
Research summary— May 2008
The Australian Institute of Family Studies prepared this Snapshot of Family Relationships report to support the 2008 National Families Week
