Substantial, in-depth reporting of AIFS research.
Examines the prevalence of different life events among Australian adults, and the links between life events and personal wellbeing
This report reviews the literature on life events experienced by families and ways in which they prepare for and/or deal with them
This report presents the findings of the National Research Study on the Service Response to Past Adoption Practices
This report focuses on experiences of community life and the factors that influence participation in paid work
This paper describes re-development of the outcome indices for Growing Up in Australia, The Longitudinal Study of Australian Children, as at Wave 3
This report examines whether drought affected areas have higher rates of residential mobility out of these areas
This paper investigates the lower employment rates of single mothers by comparing their employment transition rates with those of partnered mothers
The findings of the Giving Voice project provides insights into the behaviours, strategies and tactics of sexual offenders
This report analyses the effect of receipt of child support payments on the labour supply of resident mothers
Explores the driving experiences and practices of young Victorian drivers, drawing upon data collected as part of the Australian Temperament Project
Using data from the HILDA survey, this article provides estimates on the impact of divorce on wellbeing for older Australians aged 55-74 years
Looks at data from over 5,000 time use diaries of 4-5 year old children collected in the first wave (2004) of the Growing Up in Australia study
This paper examines how characteristics of parental paid employment are associated with differences in parent-child time
Analyses infants' time use according to breastfeeding status in order to inform the debate about how breastfeeding leads to improved child outcomes
This paper presents Australian research on how different factors relate to the timing of women's return to work after having a child
Based upon data from a national survey, conducted in 2006, of 1,002 carers who receive an Australian Government payment directed towards carers
Provides an overview of fertility trends and their potential implications for Australia, as well as key current government policies and schemes
This paper compares the employment aspirations and expectations of mothers with and without long-term health problems.
Examines the prevalence and nature of allegations of family violence and child abuse in family law children's proceedings filed in 2003.
This paper explores how children from Anglo, Somali and Vietnamese cultural backgrounds are parented at home and in day care.
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We acknowledge all traditional custodians, their Elders past, present and emerging, and we pay our respects to their continuing connection to their culture, community, land, sea and rivers.
