Research report Nov 2013
Australian mothers' participation in employment
This paper explores the characteristics of employed and non-employed mothers, to identify the factors that contribute to differing employment levels
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Research report Nov 2013
This paper explores the characteristics of employed and non-employed mothers, to identify the factors that contribute to differing employment levels
Webinar Nov 2016
This webinar discussed attachment theory with special emphasis on its strengths and limitations for informing practice in out-of-home care.
Policy and practice paper Dec 2014
This paper reviews the research and current policy surrounding prenatal alcohol exposure and fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD)
Webinar Aug 2015
This webinar explored ways in which the implementation of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Child Placement Principle can be improved.
Short article Oct 2017
We need to collect better data to improve our understanding of how vulnerable children in need become offenders, writes Dr Kath McFarlane.
Webinar Aug 2017
This webinar explored the experiences of parents with children in care and outlined emerging family inclusive practice strategies.
Media release May 2016
Australian mothers continue to do the lion’s share of the housework, even when their children have headed off to school and left home, according to the Australian Institute of Family Studies.
Family Matters article Oct 2014
This article introduces the Pathways of Care study and describes its research objectives, sample frame, retention strategies, and methodology
Resource sheet Jan 2017
This page contains selected web resources relating to out-of-home care
Short article Jan 2017
Recent research from the UK highlights the factors that influence the likelihood of a child re-entering the child protection system.