Short article Sep 2017
The transition from out-of-home care and offending behaviours
Young people leaving care have specific needs and are at greater risk of contact with the justice system.
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Short article Sep 2017
Young people leaving care have specific needs and are at greater risk of contact with the justice system.
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.
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.
Policy and practice paper Dec 2014
This paper reviews the research and current policy surrounding prenatal alcohol exposure and fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD)
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
This paper aims to identify best-practice strategies for breastfeeding support in the Australian workplace.
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 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 Nov 2013
This paper explores the characteristics of employed and non-employed mothers, to identify the factors that contribute to differing employment levels
Family Matters article Jul 2013
Family Matters article on families balancing their lives