Family Matters article Apr 2001
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Family Matters article Aug 2011
Fathering in Australia among couple families with young children
There has been growing recognition of the importance of fathers to families in recent years. Societal trends, such as rising levels of employment among mothers of young children and recognition of the importance of the father-child relationship, have given more prominence to the contribution that fathers make to family life.
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Short article May 2019
Fathers and parental leave
This article looks at why only 1 in 20 Australian fathers take parental leave, as well as the benefits for both families and businesses of shared parental leave.
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Webinar Jul 2017
Fathers who use violence: "Whole of family" approaches where there is ongoing contact with children
This webinar explored options for working with families where fathers who use violence continue to have extensive contact with children.
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Policy and practice paper Jul 2012
Fathers with a history of child sexual abuse: New findings for policy and practice
Outlines the research into a history of child sexual abuse can influence men's perceptions and experience of fatherhood.
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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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Media release Jun 2019
Footballers finding lure of sports betting hard to resist
Young men are finding it hard to resist the lure of sports betting.
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Webinar Aug 2017
Framing messages to engage fathers in the first 1000 days
This webinar aimed to help service providers frame effective messages to fathers during their baby’s crucial first years.
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Family Matters article Feb 2006
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