Research report May 2002
Determinants of Australian mothers’ employment
This paper uses data from the 1996 Australian Census to analyse the factors which explain the employment gap.
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Research report May 2002
This paper uses data from the 1996 Australian Census to analyse the factors which explain the employment gap.
Research report Dec 1991
The paper focuses on mothers' and fathers' attitudes to sharing the care of sick children. A selection of case studies is included.
Research report Nov 2013
This paper explores the characteristics of employed and non-employed mothers, to identify the factors that contribute to differing employment levels
Research report Jul 2007
This paper compares the employment aspirations and expectations of mothers with and without long-term health problems.
Research report Dec 2003
This paper demonstrates that older people make valuable economic contributions to Australian society through the time they spend in voluntary work.
Submission Jul 2008
The role and contribution of carers and barriers to social and economic participation for carers.
Submission Oct 2012
Transcript of AIFS response to the handling of child abuse by religious and other organisations.
Submission Mar 2014
Inquiry into grandparents taking primary responsibility for raising their grandchildren.
Research report Jan 2011
This paper investigates the lower employment rates of single mothers by comparing their employment transition rates with those of partnered mothers
Research report Aug 2015
A review of government initiatives that help families balance their work and family responsibilities.