Practice guide Mar 2011
Social inclusion in the family support sector
A summary of research on social inclusion and the relevance of the concept and its application to family support services.
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Practice guide Mar 2011
A summary of research on social inclusion and the relevance of the concept and its application to family support services.
Practice guide Oct 2017
This paper explores the development of the collective impact framework and its ability to create population-level change on complex social issues.
Policy and practice paper Aug 2011
Summary of how transport and disadvantage intersect and why some groups are especially vulnerable to transport disadvantage.
Policy and practice paper May 2011
Information on social inclusion and social exclusion and how this impacts upon children and families in Australia.
Commissioned report Nov 2017
This report examines the association between family, neighbourhood and school level disadvantage and children’s cognitive and social outcomes.
Family Matters article Mar 2016
Family Matters article on parent-only care
Family Matters article Apr 2017
This article assesses the evidence on the benefits of supported playgroups for parents and children.
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).
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.
Short article Oct 2016
What are some solutions to providing accessible services for people with disabilities living in rural and remote areas of Australia?