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Family Matters article Mar 1996
A free basic medical service for families most in need?
This article examines the level of success of Medicare in enabling low income families to receive free basic medical care, based on data from the Australian Living Standards Study (ALSS) conducted by the Australian Institute of Family Studies.
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Policy and practice paper Dec 2008
A National Approach for Child Protection
Discusses the child protection system in Australia, legislation and policy frameworks, child welfare ideology, and key challenges and possible future
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Short article Aug 2019
A new approach to trauma-informed teaching: Teacher practice with the Berry Street Education Model
This short article discusses the Berry Street Education Model’s approach to assisting trauma-affected students.
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Family Matters article Sep 1998
A new model for 'Corporate Philanthropy'
In this article it is the author's thesis that we are at one of those rare moments in history when a conjunction of influences and events provides nations such as Australia with the need and the opportunity to address a range of issues of fundamental importance to their citizens.
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Family Matters article Feb 2005
A review of new Australian Government initiatives for families with children
In this article the author summarises the new measures of the 2004 federal budget, described as a families budget, and the media commentary evoked, and asks what these measures might mean in the context of the Government's fourth term agenda.
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Research report Jun 1984
A roof over their heads: Housing issues and families in Australia
Monograph looks at the nature of housing in Australia and the ways in which housing policies have affected families and the quality of family life.
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Family Matters article Sep 2001
An account of the legislative background to the Australian Institute of Family Studies
This article describes the legislative background to the forming of the Australian Institute of Family Studies, from introduction of the Family Law Bill in 1973 until, on the last sitting day of 1974, in concluding his Second Reading Speech on the Bill, the Prime Minister, Gough Whitlam, said: “Finally, I would like to make a special mention of two provisions that have been inserted into the Bill to create a Family Law Council and an Institute for Family Studies...".
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Family Matters article Apr 2002
Announcing the Institute's conference 2003
This paper lays out the themes and content for The Australian Institute of Family Studies conference, declaring it will provide a valuable forum for those interested or involved in family research, family policy, or providing services to families in Australia.
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Family Matters article Mar 1996
As safe as houses - or a house of cards?
In this article data collected by the Australian Institute of Family Studies in its Australian Living Standards Study (ALSS) is used to examine first, the extent of financial advantages available to home owners and, second, which areas had the greatest gains and losses.