Family Matters article Mar 2000
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Family Matters article Mar 2000
The division of matrimonial property in Australia
This article draws on data from the Institute's Australian Divorce Transitions Project to examine the extent to which the various contributions and needs specified by the Family Law Act contribute to the way property is currently divided in Australia.
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Media release Aug 2015
A quarter of parents prefer a male "breadwinner"
One in four Australian partnered mothers and fathers believe that the male breadwinner model is better for the family, according to new research published today by the Australian Institute of Family Studies.
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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 Jul 2018
Divorce legacy lingers in older age
Many older age Australians who have experienced divorce are substantially less well off financially than people who have stayed married, according to new analysis by the Australian Institute of Family Studies.
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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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Commissioned report Feb 2014
Review of early childhood parenting, education and health intervention programs for Indigenous children and families in Australia
Review of early childhood parenting, education and health intervention programs for Indigenous children and families in Australia
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Commissioned report Dec 2013
What works to improve Indigenous health?
Reviews evidence relating to improving Indigenous outcomes across a range of key social and economic health and welllbeing.
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Commissioned report Jun 2014
Effectiveness of traineeships and apprenticeships for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population
Looks at the data on participation rates, gender differences, occupation types, employment outcomes, and personal outcomes, and reviews their impacts.
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Commissioned report Mar 2012
Increasing Indigenous employment rates
An overview of the research evidence on why Indigenous Australians have much lower employment rates than non-Indigenous Australians.