Research report Apr 2013
Parents working out work
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This sheet presents statistical information about trends in parents' engagement in paid work, examining mothers' and fathers' employment patterns
Research report Apr 2013
This sheet presents statistical information about trends in parents' engagement in paid work, examining mothers' and fathers' employment patterns
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
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.
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.
Resource sheet Jan 2017
This page contains selected web resources relating to fathers.
Resource sheet Jan 2017
This page contains selected web resources relating to out-of-home care
Resource sheet Jan 2017
This page contains selected web resources relating to natural disasters and drought
Media release May 2017
Australian men who become stay-at-home dads while their partners go out to work are still comparatively rare, despite a growing perception their numbers are on the rise.
Media release Aug 2015
One in four Australian partnered mothers and fathers believe that the male breadwinner model is better for the family, according to new research published today by the Australian Institute of Family Studies.
Media release Dec 2015
It’s official … living alone can make some people feel lonelier and less satisfied with life, according to new research released today by the Australian Institute of Family Studies.