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Research report Aug 2012
This report presents the findings of the National Research Study on the Service Response to Past Adoption Practices
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.
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.
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.
Research snapshot Mar 2011
Report for National Families Week 2011 draws on recent statistics to provide a picture of selected aspects of Australian families in 2011
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.
Research report Apr 2010
Using data from the HILDA survey, this article provides estimates on the impact of divorce on wellbeing for older Australians aged 55-74 years
Practice guide Sep 2009
This Wrap considers the needs of victim/survivors of sexual assault who are also experiencing homelessness
Policy and practice paper Jun 2008
Explores the relationship between housing affordability, housing stress, and mental health and wellbeing.