Family Matters article Jun 2000
What role for social capital in family policy?
This paper outlines some of the potential benefits of social capital for government, business, communities and family life.
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Family Matters article Jun 2000
This paper outlines some of the potential benefits of social capital for government, business, communities and family life.
Family Matters article Mar 2000
Family Matters article Mar 2000
Family Matters article Sep 1999
Media release Aug 2018
Recent research by AIFS and the Australian National University shows that fathers' work-life balance impacts on children's mental health. While the ability of mothers to juggle work and family commitments has long been known to affect children, the survey of 2496 families shows dads’ work matters too. Dads report wanting to be there more for their children, but their work often doesn't allow them to do so.
Commissioned report Dec 2013
Reviews evidence relating to improving Indigenous outcomes across a range of key social and economic health and welllbeing.
Policy and practice paper Dec 1995
Current issues of child sexual abuse, perpetrator characteristics, the "backlash" against child abuse, ritual abuse and prevention initiatives.
Policy and practice paper Jun 1996
Review of the literature on intergenerational transmission of maltreatment, and whether and how maltreated children become abusive parents.
Policy and practice paper Jun 2000
Exploration of the relationship between child maltreatment (especially child sexual abuse) and the experience or witnessing of domestic violence.
Policy and practice paper Oct 2011
Investigates the relationship between collaboration and improved outcomes for children and families.