Research report Jul 1993
Family trends and structure in Australia
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This booklet presents discussion and statistical information on trends and the structure of families in Australia
Research report Jul 1993
This booklet presents discussion and statistical information on trends and the structure of families in Australia
Family Matters article Jun 2006
Short article Jun 2019
This article is adapted from a presentation given at the AIFS 2018 Conference: Fathers at Work symposium.
Media release Aug 2018
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.
Family Matters article Dec 2002
Media release Mar 2019
Women are more likely to initiate divorce, but also more likely to suffer financially from it.
Research report Dec 2000
The data presented are drawn from the 1977 Australian Divorce Transition Project, a random national telephone survey of divorced Australians
Family Matters article Mar 2000
Research report Aug 1989
This report focuses on the financial support of children and some associated family and economic circumstances.
Family Matters article Sep 2004