Policy and practice paper Oct 2007
Stepfamilies: Understanding and responding effectively
A discussion of problems in defining and understanding the complexities of stepfamilies, and differences between stepfamilies and nuclear families.
Policy and practice paper Oct 2007
A discussion of problems in defining and understanding the complexities of stepfamilies, and differences between stepfamilies and nuclear families.
Media release Apr 2018
Around 80,000 Australian families now have a stay-at-home dad at the helm, according to research released today by the Australian Institute of Family Studies.
Policy and practice paper Jun 1995
Examines child neglect, the way it is minimised and the place of neglect in the child protection system.
Family Matters article Apr 2008
Family Matters article Mar 2005
Research report Nov 1983
The paper suggests there has always been a proportion of people who remain single.
Family Matters article Mar 1996
Research report Dec 1989
This review of the literature of sexual behaviour and attitudes provides information for the campaign to prevent the further spread of AIDS.
Submission Nov 2013
A focus on access to justice for separated families when parents dispute arrangements for children.
Policy and practice paper Aug 2012
A review of research on building safe and supportive families and communities for Indigenous children in Australia.