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.

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.

Measuring the value of unpaid household, caring and voluntary work of older Australians

This paper demonstrates that older people make valuable economic contributions to Australian society through the time they spend in voluntary work.

Young people leaving care

Produced by the former National Child Protection Clearinghouse

Why some children are more likely to go back into care than others

Recent research from the UK highlights the factors that influence the likelihood of a child re-entering the child protection system.

The transition from out-of-home care and offending behaviours

Young people leaving care have specific needs and are at greater risk of contact with the justice system.

Women's satisfaction with the domestic division of labour

This paper examines and compares men's and women's levels of satisfaction with the domestic division of labour, and the way in which levels of satisfaction vary in relation to a number of factors such as labour force attachment of husbands and wives, life cycle stage, and attitudes to gender roles and social class..

Families, young people and the risk of sexually transmitted diseases

Implications of men's extended work hours for their personal and marital happiness

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.