Research report May 2015
Child care and early childhood education in Australia
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What types of childcare are Australian parents choosing for their children?
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Research report May 2015
What types of childcare are Australian parents choosing for their children?
Policy and practice paper Jul 2015
A review of the research on the effectiveness of relationship education and counselling
Policy and practice paper Mar 2016
This paper reviews the evidence for the effectiveness of counselling and psychotherapy, and outlines the factors that contribute to its success
Family Matters article Mar 2016
Family Matters article on parent-only care
Commissioned report Apr 2016
To which extent is child care flexible enough to meet the needs of parents who work non-standard or variable hours?
Research snapshot May 2016
Becoming a mother heralds a dramatic change in the lives of Australian women.
Commissioned report Oct 2016
Around 43 per cent of children under the age of 13 grow up in complex families.
Research report Nov 2016
Explores how parents make decisions about work and care, especially when faced with shift work or inflexible job conditions.
Family Matters article Apr 2017
This article assesses the evidence on the benefits of supported playgroups for parents and children.
Practice guide Jul 2017
A resource to assist in the development of high-quality and consistent playgroups