Family Matters article May 2010
Legal recognition of Sharia law
This paper examines arguments that have been raised for and against the official recognition of Sharia law and finds that, on balance, the status quo should prevail.
Family Matters article May 2010
This paper examines arguments that have been raised for and against the official recognition of Sharia law and finds that, on balance, the status quo should prevail.
Family Matters article Sep 1997
There have been some concerns that Australian teenage exnuptial births are rising and this article looks at the latest trends in this area. Although the rate has been increasing, it has not been growing as fast as the rate of increase of exnuptial births to older women.
Family Matters article Apr 1998
This article provides information on the First Conference of the International Society of Quality-of-Life Studies, held in Charlotte, North Carolina in 1997.
Webinar Mar 2019
This webinar focused on what works to meet the needs of women from refugee and immigrant backgrounds who experience intimate partner violence.
Practice guide Feb 2014
Looks at the effectiveness of both Indigenous-specific and mainstream Australian employment programs, as well as overseas programs.
Short article Apr 2017
Recent research with refugee families and specialist service providers highlights areas where service systems can be improved.
Media release Jan 2016
The Australian Institute of Family Studies today released a new fact sheet detailing key findings from a groundbreaking study on the settlement of humanitarian migrants.
Short article Mar 2019
This short article summarises recent findings on the economic participation, social participation and wellbeing of young humanitarian migrants.
Family Matters article Sep 2008
Family Matters article on the history of social security in Australia
Family Matters article Oct 2004