Family Matters article Apr 2002
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Short article Jun 2017
Family break-up raises homelessness risk, and critical period is longer for boys
In the context of rising housing costs and financial stress, parental separation in low-income families can trigger greater risk of homelessness.
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Policy and practice paper Jul 2013
Family factors in early school leaving
This paper looks at the risk factors associated with young people exiting the education system prematurely, particularly in a family context
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Family Matters article Dec 1993
Family facts: Families and the labour force
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Family Matters article Sep 1997
Family Law Conference in Durban: Lessons for Australia?
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Family Matters article Oct 2006
Family trends
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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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Research report Aug 1989
Financial support and relationships with children
This report focuses on the financial support of children and some associated family and economic circumstances.
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Research report Jul 1987
First evaluation report of the Victorian Ministry of Housing's Capital Indexed Loan Pilot Scheme
This report provides data from: the first wave of interviews with 481 loan recipients; the first wave of interviews with the control group families.
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Family Matters article Sep 2004
Forming couple relationships