Research report Apr 1983
Services to families: With many a slip
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Concepts of the family and their implications for the organisation of social welfare services are examined.
Research report Apr 1983
Concepts of the family and their implications for the organisation of social welfare services are examined.
Media release May 2016
New guidelines released today by the Australian Institute of Family Studies will strengthen clinical support for survivors of sexual assault who may drink or use drugs to cope with their experience.
Family Matters article Aug 2011
Family Matters article Jun 2008
Recent reforms to the family law and Child Support Scheme systems in Australia emphasise the importance of shared parental responsibility after separation and the best interests of the child, and stress the key themes of: joint financial responsibility; substantial child contact with each parent where possible; shared decision-making by parents; and, assistance to reduce conflict and improve communication between separated parents.
Family Matters article Sep 2003
Family Matters article Mar 2011
Family Matters article about post-separation parenting and outcomes
Webinar Feb 2019
This webinar explored how practitioners can support child mental health by sharing information and effectively engaging with parents.
Family Matters article Apr 1994
Research report May 1984
This paper concerns itself with the dilemmas of family policies as such and highlights the necessity for governments to think about policy impacts
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.