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
Policy and practice paper Feb 2013
This paper uses existing literature to describe Australia's family leave policy history leading up to the government-funded Dad and Partner Pay
Research report May 2013
The National Families Week theme for 2013 draws attention to the sometimes difficult task of achieving balance in our lives
Family Matters article Jul 2013
Family Matters article on families balancing their lives
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.
Policy and practice paper Feb 2014
Australian research into FIFO work practices suggests this lifestyle has a range of effects on children and on family relationships.
Family Matters article Dec 2013
FAMILY MATTERS NO. 93 - Explores how family policy can support greater gender equality in paid and unpaid work, for parents in particular.
Research report Apr 2013
This sheet presents statistical information about trends in parents' engagement in paid work, examining mothers' and fathers' employment patterns
Research report May 2013
This facts sheet focuses on partnership and fertility trends, with a view to feeding into such decision-making
Family Matters article Dec 2013
This paper aims to identify best-practice strategies for breastfeeding support in the Australian workplace.