Family Matters article Apr 2002
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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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Family Matters article Mar 2009
Flexible work arrangements
Family Matters article on New Zealand families and their experiences with flexible work
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Policy and practice paper Feb 2014
Fly-in fly-out workforce practices in Australia: The effects on children and family relationships
Australian research into FIFO work practices suggests this lifestyle has a range of effects on children and on family relationships.
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Practice guide Sep 2014
Funding Indigenous organisations
Reviews the literature on Australian and international experiences and suggests avenues for future engagement.
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Family Matters article Nov 1990
Getting to work in Sydney and Melbourne
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Family Matters article Mar 2005
Governments, workplaces and households
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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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Practice guide Dec 2013
Housing strategies that improve Indigenous health outcomes
This resource sheet examines the links between housing quality and health outcomes and the mechanisms by which housing influences health outcomes.
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Webinar Aug 2015
How can we improve the implementation of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Child Placement Principle?
This webinar explored ways in which the implementation of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Child Placement Principle can be improved.