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Conflicts between work and family and fathers’ mental health
This article is adapted from a presentation given at the AIFS 2018 Conference: Fathers at Work symposium.
Fathers and parental leave
This article looks at why only 1 in 20 Australian fathers take parental leave, as well as the benefits for both families and businesses of shared parental leave.
Young people transitioning from out-of-home care: What do…
This short article summarises key messages from recent public inquiries about supporting young people leaving out-of-home care.
Assisting families with ageing-related relationship issues
This discussion article explores Relationship Australia's service response to the ageing of Australia's population.
Support needs of siblings of children with disability
This short article discusses key findings of a project that identified experiences and needs of siblings of children and young people with disability.
Talking about parenting: Why a radical communications shift…
This discussion article explains the importance of understanding how parents think about parenting in order to communicate more effectively with them.
Using people-centred evidence to shape policy
Article based on a presentation given at the AIFS 2018 Conference by Dr Tim Reddel from the Department of Social Services.
Protecting children, is it time for a new story?
Abridged text of Brigid Featherstone's keynote address given on day two of the AIFS 2018 Conference.
How young people from humanitarian backgrounds are settling…
This short article summarises recent findings on the economic participation, social participation and wellbeing of young humanitarian migrants.