Research report Sep 2020
Life during COVID-19: Dads spend more quality time with kids
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This report shows how due to the COVID-19 pandemic many dads were available to spend more time with their kids than usual.
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Research report Sep 2020
This report shows how due to the COVID-19 pandemic many dads were available to spend more time with their kids than usual.
Media release Mar 2022
A new report from AIFS, based on a survey conducted at the end of 2020, shows the importance of help, support and connection from family at the time of pregnancy and new parenthood. This includes the family you live with as well as family living elsewhere.
Commissioned report Aug 2012
This report investigates children’s experiences of having a ‘new father figure’ moving into their home and of having a biological father who does not live with them.
Short article Oct 2019
This short article explores the challenges and opportunities for parents of children in the pre-teen years, based on a recent survey.
Short article Sep 2020
This short article outlines the challenges faced by Australian parents with intellectual disability and best practice and policy responses.
Short article Apr 2021
This short article presents research on adult family carers’ health and social wellbeing with implications for practitioners supporting parent carers.
Short article Sep 2019
A new resource launched in National Child Protection Week 2019 is now available to support practitioners working with parents and children.
Short article Dec 2020
This short article outlines how a national music therapy program adapted its service offering during lockdown to continue to support families.
Short article Oct 2020
This short article presents the results of Sing&Grow’s evaluation into impacts on caregiver capacity and child development outcomes.
Short article Aug 2021
This short article explores the effects of excessive screen time on children and young people and how practitioners can support families to reduce it.