Family Matters article Oct 2004
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Family size
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Policy and practice paper Nov 2012
Family structure and child maltreatment: Do some family types place children at greater risk?
This paper reviews the research on whether some family structures expose children to a higher risk of child maltreatment than others
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Family Matters article Oct 2006
Family trends
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Family Matters article Feb 2006
Family trends
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Research report Jul 1993
Family trends and structure in Australia
This booklet presents discussion and statistical information on trends and the structure of families in Australia
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Family Matters article Jun 2006
Family trends: Starting early, starting late
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Short article Jun 2019
Fathers’ work and family conflicts and the outcomes for children’s mental health
This article is adapted from a presentation given at the AIFS 2018 Conference: Fathers at Work symposium.
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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 Feb 2008
Fertility and family policy in Australia
Provides an overview of fertility trends and their potential implications for Australia, as well as key current government policies and schemes
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Family Matters article Dec 2002
Fertility decline in Australia