Commissioned report Apr 2016
Flexible child care
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To which extent is child care flexible enough to meet the needs of parents who work non-standard or variable hours?
Commissioned report Apr 2016
To which extent is child care flexible enough to meet the needs of parents who work non-standard or variable hours?
Research snapshot May 2016
Becoming a mother heralds a dramatic change in the lives of Australian women.
Policy and practice paper May 2016
Defines the types of supported playgroups in operation in Australia, and assesses the evidence for their benefits for parents and children.
Short article Jul 2016
Recent research has shown that postnatal mental health problems can be reduced through participation in the WWWT! program.
Practice guide Aug 2016
Outlines ways in which practitioners can support healing and recovery in families affected by parental mental illness
Research report Aug 2016
Explores the behaviour of separated parents by exploring the psychology of post-separation parental disputes and then interrogating three data sets.
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 Nov 2016
Explores how parents make decisions about work and care, especially when faced with shift work or inflexible job conditions.
Family Matters article Apr 2017
This article assesses the evidence on the benefits of supported playgroups for parents and children.
Research snapshot May 2017
This Families Week fact sheet takes a close look at the data about "stay-at-home dads", to see if that perception matches reality.