Family Matters article Dec 1991
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Family Matters article Aug 1991
Valuing children and parents
this paper discusses the Institute's plans to develop a series of family policy position papers that may serve as a basis for Australia-wide discussion on whether family life is valued sufficiently in public policies and programs, and two documents that may serve as a starting point for those position papers.
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Family Matters article Aug 1991
The most important person in the world
The author asks the question whether, given changes in family trends and given the image of society often portrayed in the media, 'does the average Australian really think that the most important person in the world is him- or herself?'
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Practice guide Nov 2012
Improving policy and practice responses for men sexually abused in childhood
Suggests that conceptualising and responding to male sexual victimisation as a public health issue, will help to improve community responses to men
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Practice guide Jul 2014
Engaging Indigenous parents in their children's education
Reviews evaluation studies on parental educational engagement in Australia and presents case studies on several programs.
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Practice guide Jul 2014
Positive learning environments for Indigenous children and young people
Reviews the research literature to identify the school-based factors that contribute to an effective learning environment.
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Family Matters article May 2010
Family and place
The first set of articles in this edition of Family Matters considers aspects of place, including neighbourhood effects and the measurement of locational disadvantage - key issues in informing public policy - and discussion of place-based programs designed to ameliorate the impacts of disadvantage on children, families and communities.
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Research snapshot May 2009
Diverse families making a difference
The Australian Institute of Family Studies has prepared this Facts Sheet about the diversity of families to support the 2009 National Families Week
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Research snapshot May 2007
A snapshot of how Australian Families spend their time
In celebration of National Families Week 2007, AIFS has produced this Facts Sheet about how families spend their time
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Research snapshot May 2008
Work and family responsibilities through life
The Australian Institute of Family Studies has prepared this Facts Sheet on work and family balance to support the 2008 National Families Week