Research report Feb 1999
Spousal support in Australia
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Data presented in this paper are drawn from the 1997 Australian Divorce Transition Project, a national telephone survey of 650 divorced Australians.
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.
Family Matters article Apr 1991
Research snapshot May 2006
To support the 2006 National Families Week, AIFS has prepared this Facts Sheet about families with adolescent children aged 8 to 12 years
Family Matters article Sep 2000
Research report Dec 1991
The paper focuses on mothers' and fathers' attitudes to sharing the care of sick children. A selection of case studies is included.
Family Matters article Apr 1994
Webinar Feb 2019
This webinar explored how practitioners can support child mental health by sharing information and effectively engaging with parents.
Family Matters article Mar 2011
Family Matters article about post-separation parenting and outcomes
Family Matters article Sep 2003
Family Matters article Jun 2008
Recent reforms to the family law and Child Support Scheme systems in Australia emphasise the importance of shared parental responsibility after separation and the best interests of the child, and stress the key themes of: joint financial responsibility; substantial child contact with each parent where possible; shared decision-making by parents; and, assistance to reduce conflict and improve communication between separated parents.