Family Matters article Apr 1991
Youth wages and poverty
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This article discusses the rationales that underpin the practice of youth wages traditionally being set at a lower rate than adult wages.
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Family Matters article Apr 1991
This article discusses the rationales that underpin the practice of youth wages traditionally being set at a lower rate than adult wages.
Family Matters article Apr 1998
This article examines whether today's young families are able to enjoy the benefits of home ownership that previous generations have taken for granted, given the broad economic, political and demographic changes that have occurred in recent years.
Research report Dec 1993
A report commissioned by the Australian Department of Social Security
Media release Aug 2023
Young people whose parents receive welfare payments are far less likely to be working or studying in late adolescence, according to research by the Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS).
Research report Feb 1993
Examines the life circumstances of the young people of Berwick, the issues they face and the policy implications of the information gathered
Family Matters article Aug 1994
This article describes the policy measures in the Federal Government's May 1994 White Paper 'Working Nation' as they affect young people in terms of labour market prospects and their meaning for young people's transitions to independence.
Research snapshot May 2018
This Research Snapshot directs attention to carers' wellbeing and their family relationships.
Research snapshot May 2018
This Research Snapshot explores the thoughts and feelings of carers of out-of-home-care children about their care experience
Research snapshot May 2018
This Research Snapshot focuses on carers' reports on training they had received and the degree of contact with their caseworker.
Research snapshot May 2018
This Research Snapshot focuses on carers' reports on their access to and views on service support.