Short article Mar 2019
Using people-centred evidence to shape policy
Article based on a presentation given at the AIFS 2018 Conference by Dr Tim Reddel from the Department of Social Services.
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Short article Mar 2019
Article based on a presentation given at the AIFS 2018 Conference by Dr Tim Reddel from the Department of Social Services.
Media release Aug 2018
Recent research by AIFS and the Australian National University shows that fathers' work-life balance impacts on children's mental health. While the ability of mothers to juggle work and family commitments has long been known to affect children, the survey of 2496 families shows dads’ work matters too. Dads report wanting to be there more for their children, but their work often doesn't allow them to do so.
Facts and figures May 2018
Figures around life expectancy for older Australians, the significance of maintaining social networks, and caring for grandchildren.
Facts and figures May 2018
The latest facts and figures about Australia's population and types of households.
Media release Apr 2018
Around 80,000 Australian families now have a stay-at-home dad at the helm, according to research released today by the Australian Institute of Family Studies.
Webinar Aug 2017
This webinar aimed to help service providers frame effective messages to fathers during their baby’s crucial first years.
Webinar Jul 2017
This webinar explored options for working with families where fathers who use violence continue to have extensive contact with children.
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.
Resource sheet Jan 2017
This page contains selected web resources relating to fathers.
Media release Nov 2016
Australian families value access to flexible child care to better meet their changing employment and family circumstances, according to a new report by the Australian Institute of Family Studies.