Media release Aug 2017
Young carers fall behind in school
Young carers suffer a substantial negative impact on their academic achievement arising from their time spent caring for others.
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Media release Aug 2017
Young carers suffer a substantial negative impact on their academic achievement arising from their time spent caring for others.
Media release Jul 2018
More stringent restrictions on gambling advertising should be considered to protect children from being targeted by gambling operators, according to the Australian Gambling Research Centre (AGRC).
Media release Aug 2018
Recent research by AIFS and the Australian National University shows that fathers' work-life balance impacts on children's mental health. While the ability of mothers to juggle work and family commitments has long been known to affect children, the survey of 2496 families shows dads’ work matters too. Dads report wanting to be there more for their children, but their work often doesn't allow them to do so.
Commissioned report Feb 2014
Review of early childhood parenting, education and health intervention programs for Indigenous children and families in Australia
Family Matters article Dec 2013
Family Matters article on a comparative perspective between Australian and American children
Family Matters article Dec 2013
Family Matters article on early childhood poverty and adult achievement
Family Matters article Dec 2012
Family Matters article on early language development, school readiness and academic achievement
Family Matters article Dec 2012
Family Matters article about housing and children's wellbeing and development
Family Matters article Dec 2012
Family Matters article
Family Matters article Dec 2012
This paper discusses the effects of access, context and time "exposed" to different media (including reading) on the child's language skills at different stages of their development.