Family Matters article Jun 1996
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Family Matters article Aug 1994
Families, young people and the risk of sexually transmitted diseases
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Short article May 2019
Fathers and parental leave
This article looks at why only 1 in 20 Australian fathers take parental leave, as well as the benefits for both families and businesses of shared parental leave.
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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.
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Policy and practice paper Oct 2007
Foster families
Produced by the former National Child Protection Clearinghouse.
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Research report Dec 1995
General medical practice: An aspect of living standards
In this paper, attention is given to Swedish earnings-related transfer payments other than pensions received by senior citizens.
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Family Matters article Dec 2013
Greater gender equality
FAMILY MATTERS NO. 93 - Explores how family policy can support greater gender equality in paid and unpaid work, for parents in particular.
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Short article Apr 2018
Growing up unequal: Young women’s health and wellbeing
A recent report from Women's Health Victoria brought together research and promising practice to explore the health and wellbeing of young women.
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Short article Dec 2018
Health and wellbeing of children and young people in Tasmania
We highlight key findings of a recent report on the health and wellbeing of children and young people in Tasmania.
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Research report Jun 1995
Health report: Access to basic medical care in nine urban areas
The report presents findings in relation to the families' experience of general medical practice care.