Family Matters article Sep 2012
Starting school
Family Matters article on children starting school
Family Matters article Sep 2012
Family Matters article on children starting school
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 Apr 2011
Family Matters article on UK family policy
Policy and practice paper Oct 2010
This NCPC Issues paper examines evidence for the impact of media-based social marketing campaigns.
Practice guide Sep 2010
This sheet will provide program practitioners and providers with a range of resources relating to conducting program or practice evaluation.
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.
Practice guide Nov 2009
This paper outlines different evaluation types, identifies the key elements to developing a rigorous evaluation and highlights possible limitations.
Policy and practice paper Jul 2009
A survey of research projects by Family Relationship Centres, their concerns, usefulness of reflective practice and experience of research.
Family Matters article Mar 2009
Family Matters article on New Zealand families and their experiences with flexible work
Policy and practice paper Dec 2008
Draws substantially from the Research Use in Australian Child and Family Welfare project