Research report Jul 2013
Australian households and families
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This facts sheet examines the extent and nature of change in household and family forms.
Research report Jul 2013
This facts sheet examines the extent and nature of change in household and family forms.
Family Matters article Sep 1997
This column is designed to keep readers informed of contemporary developments that matter to families.
Media release Oct 2015
The Australian Institute of Family Studies today released the latest facts and figures on Australian families to celebrate World Statistics Day.
Research report Jul 2013
This facts sheet examines the extent and nature of change in household and family forms.
Family Matters article Sep 2001
This article traces key transitions in Australian family life since Federation, some of their causes, and how we might best understand their implications.
Short article Feb 2018
We highlight some of the changing trends in workforce participation and home ownership that impact on Australia’s wellbeing.
Family Matters article Sep 1995
This article looks at the history and current status of Australia's Child Support scheme, considering issues such as collection rate, collection enforcement, delivery of payments, split between bureaucracies, client relations, discrimination against Stage One children, and discrimination against non-custodial parents.
Research report Feb 1989
This paper briefly reviews several public opinion polls conducted to gauge public attitudes to the Child Support Scheme.
Family Matters article Jun 2005
This article summarises key findings from a study of public attitudes to child support by the Australian Institute of Family Studies helping the Ministerial Taskforce on Child Support in its review of the Child Support Scheme.
Family Matters article Sep 2004
This article explores the risk factors associated with adolescent antisocial behaviour, as well as the factors that might promote resilience against this outcome, drawing on data from the Australian Temperament Project.