Resource sheet Jan 2017
Web resources: Fathers
This page contains selected web resources relating to fathers.
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Resource sheet Jan 2017
This page contains selected web resources relating to fathers.
Family Matters article Apr 2011
This article discusses the wealth of material on adoption in Australia, which include historical records, analyses of historical practices, case studies, expert opinions, personal testimony provided to two parliamentary inquiries, but the limited empirical research on the issue of past-adoption practices and its impact on those involved.
Family Matters article Sep 1997
In this article the author discusses the extent to which teenagers confide in their fathers, mothers and friends, and whether confiding in fathers is independently linked with the well being of teenagers.
Family Matters article Apr 1994
Media release Apr 2018
Around 80,000 Australian families now have a stay-at-home dad at the helm, according to research released today by the Australian Institute of Family Studies.
Research report Oct 1992
Study represents part of the Australian Defence Force's (ADF) ongoing commitment to ameliorate family disadvantage arising out of Service requirements
Research report May 1984
Investigates the effects of relinquishing a child on the subsequent adjustment of the mother
Webinar Mar 2015
This webinar presented the evidence on "what works" to engage fathers, and described recent initiatives using digital technology with dads.
Research snapshot Feb 2012
Summary of the ways in which adoption currently operates, past adoption practices, and the potential impacts adoption has on those involved.
Media release Feb 2012
Changes to Australia’s adoption rates and practices are drawn together in a new detailed facts sheet released today by the Australian Institute of Family Studies.