Practice guide Jul 2015
Cultural competency in the delivery of health services for Indigenous people
This paper examines the Australian and international evidence on cultural competence in health care settings.
Practice guide Jul 2015
This paper examines the Australian and international evidence on cultural competence in health care settings.
Practice guide Jul 2014
Reviews the research literature to identify the school-based factors that contribute to an effective learning environment.
Practice guide Jul 2014
Reviews evaluation studies on parental educational engagement in Australia and presents case studies on several programs.
Research report Jun 2014
Based on interviews with 94 parents this report investigates parents' knowledge of and attitudes towards Early Childhood Education
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
Practice guide Dec 2013
This fact sheet reviews the evidence on what works, what doesn't, and what further research is needed.
Policy and practice paper Jul 2013
This paper looks at the risk factors associated with young people exiting the education system prematurely, particularly in a family context
Research report Apr 2013
AIFS research undertaken to identify gaps in access to and participation in preschool programs by Australian children in the year before school
Research report Jul 2008
This paper presents Australian research on how different factors relate to the timing of women's return to work after having a child
Policy and practice paper May 2008
Examines bullying and its impact on young people’s health and wellbeing, and the significance of family relationships in dealing with bullying.