Australian families with children and adolescents
This facts sheet examines the extent and nature of change in household and family forms.
All publications are also listed in our library catalogue.
This facts sheet examines the extent and nature of change in household and family forms.
This facts sheet examines the extent and nature of change in household and family forms.
This paper reviews the research on whether some family structures expose children to a higher risk of child maltreatment than others
This paper investigates the lower employment rates of single mothers by comparing their employment transition rates with those of partnered mothers
The focus of this Facts Sheet is on broad family trends. It was prepared to celebrate the 30th anniversary of research by AIFS.
The book provides snapshot of the diversity of family types, the changes and transitions a family may experience, and issues affecting families
Uses data from 1986 and 1996 Australian Censuses to explore possible reasons for differences in the labour market trends of lone and couple mothers.
This paper uses data from the 1996 Australian Census to analyse the factors which explain the employment gap.
Commissioned by the Australian Department of Social Security
The major focus is the explanation of differences in the post- separation histories in paid employment of a sample of women with dependent children.
The Australian Institute of Family Studies acknowledges the traditional country throughout Australia on which we gather, live, work and stand.
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.