Family Matters article Jun 2007
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Disability and family carers
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Family Matters article Oct 2006
Parents of adults with an intellectual disability
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Family Matters article Aug 1994
Families, young people and the risk of sexually transmitted diseases
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Family Matters article Dec 1994
Day care and the integration of disabled children in Norway
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Family Matters article Jun 1996
Promoting the healthy functioning of young children with developmental disabilities, and their families
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Family Matters article Jun 1996
Families, young people and health care
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Family Matters article Sep 1996
Developments in disability policies
In this article the author outlines the issues likely to be addressed in the lead up to the renewal of the 1991 Commonwealth State Disability Agreement (CSDA) in 1997 and changes which the Commonwealth government may seek to incorporate in the Agreement.
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Submission Sep 2008
Social impacts associated with drought
A preliminary analysis of data from the Regional and Rural Families Survey.
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Short article Sep 2017
Young Minds Matter: Mental disorders and risk-taking behaviour among 13-17 year-olds in Australia
This article explores the high rates of smoking, alcohol consumption, and other risky behaviours among children and adolescents with mental disorders.
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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.