Media release Apr 2018
Stay-at-home dads: Still rare but numbers rising
Around 80,000 Australian families now have a stay-at-home dad at the helm, according to research released today by the Australian Institute of Family Studies.
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Media release Apr 2018
Around 80,000 Australian families now have a stay-at-home dad at the helm, according to research released today by the Australian Institute of Family Studies.
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 Feb 2014
Review of early childhood parenting, education and health intervention programs for Indigenous children and families in Australia
Family Matters article Jul 2013
Family Matters article on bullying in schools and its relation to family life
Family Matters article Jul 2013
This paper outlines definitions and statistics related to cyberbullying and parents' roles and involvement in preventing and responding to cyberbullying incidents.
Family Matters article Aug 2011
There has been growing recognition of the importance of fathers to families in recent years. Societal trends, such as rising levels of employment among mothers of young children and recognition of the importance of the father-child relationship, have given more prominence to the contribution that fathers make to family life.
Family Matters article Sep 2012
Family Matters article about a vital model in oncology, palliative care and bereavement for family grief therapy
Family Matters article Sep 2012
Family Matters article on family transitions and adjustments when children start school
Family Matters article Apr 1994
Family Matters article Apr 1994