Policy and practice paper Jul 2014
International approaches to child protection
Offers a broad overview of some of the main approaches to child protection used internationally, including Canada, Sweden, Belgium and the Gaza Strip.
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Policy and practice paper Jul 2014
Offers a broad overview of some of the main approaches to child protection used internationally, including Canada, Sweden, Belgium and the Gaza Strip.
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.
Research report May 2013
The National Families Week theme for 2013 draws attention to the sometimes difficult task of achieving balance in our lives
Research report May 2013
This facts sheet focuses on partnership and fertility trends, with a view to feeding into such decision-making
Webinar Jul 2017
This webinar explored options for working with families where fathers who use violence continue to have extensive contact with children.
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
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
Family Matters article Mar 2016
This article explores mothers' experiences with the child support scheme in Australia, highlighting how interactions with the Department of Human Services-Child Support (DHS-CS) agency can facilitate or undermine the receipt of child support.
Family Matters article Jul 2013
Family Matters article on families balancing their lives