Research snapshot May 2016
Mothers still do the lion's share of housework
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Becoming a mother heralds a dramatic change in the lives of Australian women.
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Research snapshot May 2016
Becoming a mother heralds a dramatic change in the lives of Australian women.
Webinar Jun 2024
This webinar will explore how to navigate cultural differences and ethical dilemmas when working with culturally and linguistically diverse families.
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.
Policy and practice paper May 2024
This resource summarises the evidence about the effectiveness of parent-focused interventions designed to support children with intellectual disability and autistic children who display behaviours of concern.
Webinar Dec 2019
This webinar discussed how practitioners can use child-led play to assist families to improve parent–child relationships and child mental health.
Commissioned report Dec 2012
This paper compares the wellbeing of children in married- and cohabiting-parent families.
Media release Nov 2023
New research suggests that parents should follow their child's lead when playing in nature and also help them experiment and assess risk for themselves.
Commissioned report Jun 2015
This baseline report presents findings from Wave 1 of the study, and also provides information on methodology and recruitment.
Commissioned report Dec 2017
This report, for the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse, focused on service pathways – that is, how victim/survivors find out about, access and maintain engagement with the most helpful types of services in both the short and long term.
Short article Jun 2023
This article summarises the evidence on peer support for parents of children with complex needs and considers the implications for practitioners.