Media release Apr 2018
Stay-at-home dads: Still rare but numbers rising
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.
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.
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.
Media release Nov 2018
For decades the American Academy of Pediatrics discouraged parents from spanking.
Short article Mar 2019
Abridged text of Brigid Featherstone's keynote address given on day two of the AIFS 2018 Conference.
Short article Apr 2019
This discussion article explains the importance of understanding how parents think about parenting in order to communicate more effectively with them.
Webinar May 2019
This webinar demonstrated how a needs assessment can inform program planning, as well as contribute to community building outcomes.
Short article May 2019
This discussion article explores Relationship Australia's service response to the ageing of Australia's population.
Webinar May 2019
This webinar identified the skills and knowledge that practitioners need in order to have child-focused conversations with adults affected by FDV.
Short article May 2019
This article looks at why only 1 in 20 Australian fathers take parental leave, as well as the benefits for both families and businesses of shared parental leave.
Webinar Jun 2019
This webinar outlined key concepts and practical steps for implementing evidence-informed programs and practices in child and family services.