Commissioned report Aug 2012
New father figures and fathers who live elsewhere
This report investigates children’s experiences of having a ‘new father figure’ moving into their home and of having a biological father who does not live with them.
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Commissioned report Aug 2012
This report investigates children’s experiences of having a ‘new father figure’ moving into their home and of having a biological father who does not live with them.
Submission Nov 2023
This is AIFS submission to the Inquiry into the provisions of the Paid Parental Leave Amendment (More Support for Working Families) Bill 2023. AIFS has a long history in undertaking research on the leave-taking and employment of new parents, reporting on parental employment trends, and has ongoing involvement in the International Network on Leave Policies and Research.3 We recognise the importance of a paid parental leave scheme that provides families with options for taking time out of employment to nurture infants and young children, while maintaining a longer-term connection to employment.
Facts and figures May 2023
This Facts and Figures summarises information about employment participation, with a focus on gender and age differences, to capture variation between men and women and across the life cycle.
Webinar Apr 2024
This webinar will discuss how to work collaboratively with families to engage with their ‘village’ and promote infant and toddler mental health.
Short article Jul 2022
This short article describes the evidence on and impacts of discipline and behaviour management strategies for children.
Research programs
The National Workforce Centre for Child Mental Health aims to build workforce capacity to better support children at risk of mental health conditions.
Webinar May 2024
This webinar will explore ways that practitioners can build a deeper connection with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families.
Media release May 2024
AIFS welcomes findings of a national survey that sheds light on the continuing gender divide in working families, providing further evidence that employers need to better support working parents to achieve work-life balance.