Research report Dec 2013
Child care participation and maternal employment trends in Australia
This paper explores trends in child care in Australia from 1984 to 2011, for children aged under 12 years old with employed mothers
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Research report Dec 2013
This paper explores trends in child care in Australia from 1984 to 2011, for children aged under 12 years old with employed mothers
Research report Apr 2013
AIFS research undertaken to identify gaps in access to and participation in preschool programs by Australian children in the year before school
Short article Jun 2017
In the context of rising housing costs and financial stress, parental separation in low-income families can trigger greater risk of homelessness.
Short article Oct 2017
This article examines the role of homelessness in the link between child maltreatment and youth offending.
Resource sheet Jan 2017
This page contains selected web resources relating to natural disasters and drought
Media release Sep 2016
A majority of Australian children are spending large amounts of time on screen activities in excess of the recommended 2-hour daily limit for screen entertainment, according to research by the Australian Institute of Family Studies.
Media release Oct 2018
Many Australian children come from families that have experienced housing affordability stress for a period of time while they were growing up, according to research by the Australian Institute of Family Studies.
Short article Feb 2018
This short article discusses some of the key themes explored at the National Housing Conference held late last year.
Short article Feb 2018
We highlight some of the changing trends in workforce participation and home ownership that impact on Australia’s wellbeing.
Research report Nov 2013
This research report investigates whether children in regional areas experience a "tyranny of distance" or a "tyranny of disadvantage".