Family Matters article Jun 2015
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Children in Australia
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Family Matters article Mar 2016
Parent-only care in Australia
Family Matters article on parent-only care
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Family Matters article Apr 2017
Supported playgroups for parents and children
This article assesses the evidence on the benefits of supported playgroups for parents and children.
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Webinar Jun 2020
What will it take for all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children to live vibrant, joyful lives?
A Families in Focus webinar. This webinar discussed SNAICC’s work in policy development and advocacy to help more Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children.
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Webinar Jun 2020
Progressing New Zealand’s Child and Youth Wellbeing Strategy in a COVID-19 context
A Families in Focus webinar. This webinar discussed how New Zealand's Child and Youth Wellbeing Strategy’s framework can guide government policy and service responses for children.
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Webinar Jul 2020
A new early childhood development system for Australia
A Families in Focus webinar. In this webinar, Jay Weatherill discussed the opportunities for system reform in early childhood development post Covid-19.
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Submission Aug 2018
Submission to the National Children's Commissioner, Children’s rights
Findings relevant to progress of obligations under UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.
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Submission Feb 2021
Submission to the draft National Children's Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy
Evidence-based family-centred indicators and measures that could be adopted in Outcomes Frameworks.
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Media release Jun 2021
Childcare rates bounce back as Australian parents strike a balance between work and home life
The number of parents using childcare services has mostly returned to pre COVID-19 rates despite parents having better access to working from home arrangements, according to a new report from the Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS).
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Research report Jun 2021
Towards COVID normal: Child care
This report looks at families' experiences of child care, and includes reports on how use was affected by COVID-related restrictions.