Research snapshot Oct 2022
Inclusion Support Program
An overview of the Inclusion Support Program (ISP) evaluation findings. The ISP is an element of the Child Care Safety Net of the Child Care Package.
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Research snapshot Oct 2022
An overview of the Inclusion Support Program (ISP) evaluation findings. The ISP is an element of the Child Care Safety Net of the Child Care Package.
Policy and practice paper Jul 2021
This paper explores alcohol-related harm, alcohol use during early COVID-19, and a harm-minimisation approach when working with affected clients.
Practice guide Jul 2017
A resource to assist in the development of high-quality and consistent playgroups
Media release Jun 2021
The number of parents using childcare services has mostly returned to pre COVID-19 rates despite parents having better access to working from home arrangements, according to a new report from the Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS).
Media release Sep 2021
Of the 3.5 million people1 who accessed superannuation through the Federal Government's early release program last year, most reported using the money as the scheme had intended – to assist their family with the financial impacts of COVID – according to a new report from the Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS).
Research report May 2021
This report looks at connection with others - from family members living elsewhere to the local community.
Research report Jun 2021
This report looks at families' participation in employment and experiences of work-family balance using the second survey of the Families in Australia
Research report Jun 2021
This report looks at families' experiences of child care, and includes reports on how use was affected by COVID-related restrictions.
Family Matters article Oct 2009
This paper begins with information on the rates of unemployment and long-term unemployment since 1980 to the present day, and points out that several demographic changes mean this economic downturn will be different for families than in previous years.
Family Matters article Oct 2009
Family Matters article on economic instability and children's development