Family Matters article Feb 2006
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Short article Apr 2019
Talking about parenting: Why a radical communications shift is needed to drive better outcomes for children
This discussion article explains the importance of understanding how parents think about parenting in order to communicate more effectively with them.
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Policy and practice paper May 2007
Tailoring parenting to fit the child
An overview about synchronising parenting methods and child characteristics, and ways in which parenting can be attuned to "fit" the child.
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Short article Sep 2017
Survey finds parents don’t always know if their kids are struggling emotionally
This article reflects on research that revealed parents didn’t always know how adolescents were feeling, and considers implications for practice.
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Webinar Jul 2019
Supporting the social and emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children through a collaborative community approach
This webinar discussed how service organisations can work with Aboriginal communities to increase accessibility for First Nations families.
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Policy and practice paper Jun 2011
Supporting couples across the transition to parenthood
Discussion of the factors affecting relationship satisfaction for new parents and the types of programs that can support the transition to parenthood.
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Short article Sep 2020
Support during COVID-19 survey: What you told us
This short article summarises the findings from our Child, family and community welfare survey: Support during COVID-19.
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Research report Apr 1999
Superannuation and divorce in Australia
Findings from a recent Institute study show that most divorcing couples fail to consider superannuation in the division of property.
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Submission Jun 2014
Submission for the Parliamentary Inquiry into the Child Support Program
Submission based on two studies relevant to terms of reference of current Inquiry into Child Support.
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Short article Jul 2017
Stronger Safer Together
A reflective practice resource and toolkit for services providing support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families.