Family Matters article Dec 2011
Maternity leave and reduced future earning capacity
This paper looks at who is likely to benefit most from the introduction of Paid Parental Leave (PPL).
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Family Matters article Dec 2011
This paper looks at who is likely to benefit most from the introduction of Paid Parental Leave (PPL).
Family Matters article Aug 2011
This article discusses the impact of a newborn’s arrival on a family’s financial situation, focusing on changes in household budgets and spending patterns.
Family Matters article Aug 2011
The wellbeing of Australian families is affected by the resources they have available at present and anticipate will be available in the future (Saunders & Zhu, 2009). Part of that anticipation consists of expectations about what may be left to them by their parents. Those expectations matter.
Family Matters article Apr 2011
Family Matters article on UK family policy
Family Matters article Apr 2011
Family Matters article on children in poverty
Family Matters article Apr 2011
This edition of Family Matters includes six papers, including the three keynote presentations, that were presented at the Institute’s (11th) conference, held in July 2010.
Family Matters article May 2010
Family Matters article on economic consequences for single-parent families of child support and Welfare to Work reforms
Family Matters article May 2010
The first set of articles in this edition of Family Matters considers aspects of place, including neighbourhood effects and the measurement of locational disadvantage - key issues in informing public policy - and discussion of place-based programs designed to ameliorate the impacts of disadvantage on children, families and communities.
Family Matters article Jun 2009
Family Matters article on insights into the concept of social exclusion
Family Matters article Jun 2009
In this paper, variations in types of cohabiters were examined, emphasising the importance of understanding cohabiters as a heterogeneous group.