Short article Aug 2016
Separated parents and the family law system: What does the evidence say?
Findings from a large research study on Australia's family law system tell a complicated story.
Short article Aug 2016
Findings from a large research study on Australia's family law system tell a complicated story.
Family Matters article Oct 2009
This paper begins with information on the rates of unemployment and long-term unemployment since 1980 to the present day, and points out that several demographic changes mean this economic downturn will be different for families than in previous years.
Family Matters article Oct 2009
Family Matters article on economic instability and children's development
Family Matters article Oct 2009
Family Matters article on financial disadvantage and children's school readiness
Family Matters article Oct 2009
This article provides an historical account of factors that have led to the development of the Victorian Family Violence Protection Act 2008.
Practice guide May 2016
These guidelines have been developed to build the capacity of workers in the sexual assault and alcohol and other drug sectors to support clients.
Research report Oct 2015
Compares the experiences of parents who had separated either before or after the family law reforms were introduced.
Research report Nov 2016
Examines the views of Australians about the obligations of parents and their adult children concerning financial and accommodation support.
Research report Aug 2020
The sixth snapshot from our Families Then and Now series outlines changes in when, how and where we work from 1980 to today.
Research report Aug 2020
The fifth snapshot from our Families Then and Now series outlines changes in household incomes and wealth and the amount of debt from 1980 to today.