Family Matters article Sep 2000
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Family Matters article Sep 2000
Child support and parent-child contact
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Research report Dec 2000
Reforming the Australian welfare state
This collection of essays addresses the new agenda for the Australian welfare system and reflects on the case for radical reform
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Family Matters article Apr 2001
Establishing family policy in Britain?
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Family Matters article Sep 2001
An account of the legislative background to the Australian Institute of Family Studies
This article describes the legislative background to the forming of the Australian Institute of Family Studies, from introduction of the Family Law Bill in 1973 until, on the last sitting day of 1974, in concluding his Second Reading Speech on the Bill, the Prime Minister, Gough Whitlam, said: “Finally, I would like to make a special mention of two provisions that have been inserted into the Bill to create a Family Law Council and an Institute for Family Studies...".
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Family Matters article Sep 2001
The first twenty-one years
This article examines how the Institute has developed over the past 21 years, reflects upon its performance against the expectations held, and looks forward to what might be achieved in the future.
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Family Matters article Apr 2002
Stronger Families team on the road
This article discusses the Stronger Families Learning Exchange, established at the Australian Institute of Family Studies with the objective of contributing to the evidence base about the effectiveness of early interventions for families and communities.
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Family Matters article Apr 2002
Announcing the Institute's conference 2003
This paper lays out the themes and content for The Australian Institute of Family Studies conference, declaring it will provide a valuable forum for those interested or involved in family research, family policy, or providing services to families in Australia.
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Research report Nov 2002
Lessons of United States welfare reforms for Australian social policy
This paper reviews the evidence on the impact of the United States welfare reforms on a wide range of outcomes
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Policy and practice paper Dec 2002
Preventing child abuse: Changes to family support in the 21st century
Examines the development and provision of family support that helps to prevent child abuse and family violence.