Research report Apr 2000
Towards a theorised understanding of family life and social capital
The paper defines the concept of social capital and reviews the literature on social capital within and beyond family networks.
Research report Apr 2000
The paper defines the concept of social capital and reviews the literature on social capital within and beyond family networks.
Research report Feb 1999
Data presented in this paper are drawn from the 1997 Australian Divorce Transition Project, a national telephone survey of 650 divorced Australians.
Research report Sep 1997
Initial findings from a new Institute study highlight the ways that parents' workforce participation is influenced by their values and preferences.
Research report Dec 2009
The evaluation assessed the extent to which, by 2009, the changes to the family law system had been effective in achieving the policy aims
Research report Dec 2000
This collection of essays addresses the new agenda for the Australian welfare system and reflects on the case for radical reform
Research report May 1984
Investigates the effects of relinquishing a child on the subsequent adjustment of the mother
Research report Feb 1992
This document briefly outlines changes to the adoption scene in Australia in recent years
Research report May 1982
The paper describes changes which have occurred in families and family structures over the past 25 years
Research report Mar 1987
This book argues that those who own, manage and structure the places and conditions of employment share some of the broad community's responsibility
Research report Dec 1991
This report summarises the demographic and social changes affecting work and family life.