Research report Dec 1991
Who helps? Support networks and social policy in Australia
This book reviews the literature on the role of the state, families and the community as providers of support, and reports on a study.
Research report Dec 1991
This book reviews the literature on the role of the state, families and the community as providers of support, and reports on a study.
Family Matters article Apr 1992
This article discusses the impact of recent social change on men, and questions the continued existence of the supposedly 'invisible father'.
Family Matters article Apr 1992
Family Matters article Dec 1992
This article reports results of the Australian Institute of Family Studies' Living Standards Study, which addresses levels of safety for both children and adults.
Family Matters article Aug 1993
This article challenges widely held views that outer suburban life is one of isolation, cut off from family, friends and neighbours, while neighbourliness is pervasive in the older middle suburbs and an inherent part of inner suburban and city living.
Family Matters article Dec 1993
Research report Dec 1993
This paper discusses some of the common assumptions about the significance of location as a factor in living standards
Research report Dec 1993
Draws on data from a three year study of living standards of Australian families in 12 localities which reflect varying socio-economic settings.
Family Matters article Apr 1994
Family Matters article Apr 1994
This paper discusses the diversity of families in Australia in terms of their composition, culture and race but argues that diversity is much more than simply a matter for recognition and celebration.