Family Matters article Aug 1994
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Families, young people and the risk of sexually transmitted diseases
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Family Matters article Mar 1995
Children's rights in family law disputes
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Family Matters article Jun 1996
Families, young people and health care
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Submission Mar 2009
Inquiry into the Bullying of Children and Young People
Impact of bullying, and the role families can play in preventing and responding to bullying.
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Submission Jun 2010
Inquiry into the safety of children and young people on the Internet
A range of studies and sources relevant information to the Joint Select Committee on Cyber-Safety.
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Submission Mar 2014
Enhancing online safety for children
A general response to the public consultation document Enhancing Online Safety for Children.
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Family Matters article Apr 2001
Men's and women's reasons for not having children
Family Matters article on men's and women's reasons for not having children
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Media release Jul 2018
Children in separated families feel left out and left "in the dark" when it comes to decisions about their lives
Children and young people want to be heard more often in family law decision-making and to have their views taken seriously by both parents and professionals, according to a new report by the Australian Institute of Family Studies.
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Media release Jul 2018
Restrict children's exposure to gambling advertising
More stringent restrictions on gambling advertising should be considered to protect children from being targeted by gambling operators, according to the Australian Gambling Research Centre (AGRC).
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Media release Aug 2018
Fathers’ work-life balance affects children’s mental health
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.