Policy and practice paper Mar 2015
A review of kinship carer surveys
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Review of kinship carer surveys to identify messages for policy and practice about the characteristics and support needs of kinship care families
Policy and practice paper Mar 2015
Review of kinship carer surveys to identify messages for policy and practice about the characteristics and support needs of kinship care families
Policy and practice paper Oct 2015
This paper describes the characteristics of families using Children’s Contact Services, and outlines key issues for service provision in this area
Research snapshot Feb 2024
This snapshot discusses what factors give rise to isolation and how it is experienced by older people.
Research snapshot May 2019
This article shows that while mothers’ work circumstances change considerably after having a child, fathers’ tend to change very little.
Research snapshot Jul 2022
This snapshot highlights key findings about grandparents providing child care from the Grandparents and Child Care in Australia research report.
Research snapshot Jul 2022
This is a summary report about carer's needs by AIFS and Murawin, funded by the Australian Government Department of Social Services. The government wanted to know what carers needed so they can attract more carers and keep carers for longer.
Research snapshot Sep 2017
Our study shows that long hours, non-standard work times and work pressures have significant impact on how children view time spent with dad.
Research snapshot May 2016
Becoming a mother heralds a dramatic change in the lives of Australian women.
Policy and practice paper May 2011
Information on social inclusion and social exclusion and how this impacts upon children and families in Australia.
Research snapshot Feb 2024
This snapshot discusses social isolation for older people being an objective lack of connection and interaction with social networks, which can include family, friends and community.