Family relationships through life
The Institute's research plan 2006-2008, and relationship trends in marriage and parenting
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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Parenting partnerships in culturally diverse child care settings: A care provider perspective
Kelly Hand and Sarah Wise
Research Paper No. 36 — June 2006
This paper presents findings from the Child Care in Cultural Context study.
Reservation wages and the earnings capacity of lone and couple mothers: Are wage expectations too high?
Matthew Gray and Jennifer Renda
Research Paper No. 37 — June 2006
This paper concerns the factor of wages in attracting income support recipients into the work force.
Snapshots of Australian families with adolescents
Research summary— May 2006
To support the 2006 National Families Week, AIFS has prepared this Facts Sheet about families with adolescent children aged 8 to 12 years
Proceedings of the International Forum on Family Relationships in Transition: Legislative, practical and policy responses
Historical publication— February 2006
Proceedings from the international forum held at Parliament House in Canberra on 1–2 December 2005
Adult victim/survivors of childhood sexual assault
Lara Fergus and Monique Keel
ACSSA Wrap No. 1 — November 2005
ACSSA Wrap is the new approach taken by the ACSSA to keeping those who work in the field of sexual assault prevention informed on the latest practice.
Patterns and precursors of adolescent antisocial behaviour: Outcomes and connections
Diana Smart, Nicholas Richardson, Ann Sanson, Inez Dussuyer, Bernie Marshall, John Toumbourou, Margot Prior and Frank Oberklaid
ATP Report— November 2005
The third report from the collaborative partnership between the Australian Institute of Family Studies and Crime Prevention Victoria
The efficacy of early childhood interventions
Sarah Wise, Lisa da Silva, Elizabeth Webster and Ann Sanson
Research Report No. 14 — July 2005
This report works towards producing an evidence base concerning the efficacy of early childhood interventions in Australia
Trafficking in women for sexual exploitation
Lara Fergus
ACSSA Briefing No. 5 — June 2005
Review theoretical approaches to trafficking for the purposes of sexual exploitation, and examines current legislative, policy and services responses.
The law and sexual offences against adults in Australia
Mary Heath
ACSSA Issues No. 4 — June 2005
Outlines those laws of evidence that have had significant impacts upon procedures in sexual offence trials and on victim-complainants' experiences.
Attitudes to child support
The experience of time with children after divorce; Commitment in marriage and relationships; Mother's employment transitions following childbirth
A snapshot of contemporary attitudes to child support
Bruce Smyth and Ruth Weston
Research Report No. 13 — June 2005
This report presents a snapshot of contemporary attitudes to child support in Australia
In the driver's seat: Understanding young adults' driving behaviour
Diana Smart, Suzanne Vassallo, Ann Sanson, Samantha Cockfield, Anne Harris and Warren Harrison
Research Report No. 12 — June 2005
This report focuses on the personal, family and social characteristics that are linked to differing patterns of driving behaviour
House of Representatives Standing Committee on Family and Human Services Inquiry into Balancing Work and Family: A submission
Historical publication— April 2005
Submission focuses on recently analysed data that can assist policy makers in their task of developing supports for parents balancing work and family.
Home Truths: A conference in review
Monique Keel, Lara Fergus and Melanie Heenan
ACSSA Issues No. 3 — March 2005
The Home Truths: Stop Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence - A National Challenge conference was held in Melbourne, 15-17 September 2004.
Mapping health sector and interagency protocols on sexual assault
Liz Olle
ACSSA Issues No. 2 — March 2005
This paper looks at the range of formal health sector protocols that currently exist to guide service responses to victim/survivors of sexual assault.
Allocating time to work and family
Mothers' views on using formal child care; Access to family-friendly work arrangements
'It's not for lack of wanting kids...' A report on the Fertility Decision Making Project
Ruth Weston, Lixia Qu and Robyn Parker
Research Report No. 11 — January 2005
This report attempts to gain an understanding of the reasons for fertility trends, at both the macro and micro levels
Parenting influences on adolescent alcohol use
Louise Hayes, Diana Smart, John Toumbourou and Ann Sanson
Research Report No. 10 — December 2004
This report reviews and synthesises the research and interventions concerning the impact of parenting factors on adolescent alcohol use
