Research snapshot Jun 2023
Vulnerable families
This snapshot presents findings from the evaluation of the Child Care Package that relate to experiences of vulnerable families.
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Research snapshot Jun 2023
This snapshot presents findings from the evaluation of the Child Care Package that relate to experiences of vulnerable families.
Research snapshot Jun 2023
Summarises aspects of the Child Care Package that impact on the cost of child care, and reports on some of the findings related to affordability.
Research snapshot Jun 2023
An overview of the early childhood education and care sector, the contribution of subsidies, and a summary of issues on the viability of the sector.
Research snapshot Oct 2022
An overview of the Inclusion Support Program (ISP) evaluation findings. The ISP is an element of the Child Care Safety Net of the Child Care Package.
Research report Nov 2020
This report explores people's responses to the financial impact of COVID-19 and their concerns about their current and future financial situations.
Practice guide Jul 2017
A resource to assist in the development of high-quality and consistent playgroups
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
Research report Nov 2016
Examines the views of Australians about the obligations of parents and their adult children concerning financial and accommodation support.