Family Matters article Dec 1992
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The child's right to know both parents
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Research report Apr 1985
The child's eye view of family life: A report to respondents in a study conducted in Victoria in late 1982 and early 1983
This report to respondents is based on data collected in the first survey of the Institute's Children in Families Project (CIF)
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Research report Apr 1985
The child's eye view of family life: A report prepared for the younger children in a study conducted in Victoria in late 1982 and early 1983
Examines children's views of family life in a variety of ordinary Victorian families, including intact, step and one parent families.
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Research report May 2010
The best start
The Australian Institute of Family Studies has prepared this Facts Sheet about the diversity of families to support the 2010 National Families Week
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Research report May 2013
The Australian Temperament Project
This report highlights some key learnings about human development from the Australian Temperament Project (ATP) - a groundbreaking longitudinal study
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Practice guide May 2013
The application of motivational interviewing techniques for engaging "resistant" families
Information about applying motivational interviewing techniques to support parents to enhance the safety and wellbeing of their children
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Short article Apr 2019
Talking about parenting: Why a radical communications shift is needed to drive better outcomes for children
This discussion article explains the importance of understanding how parents think about parenting in order to communicate more effectively with them.
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Media release Jul 2016
Tale of two suburbs: Gambling in suburban Australia
New research by the Australian Gambling Research Centre has found that gambling addiction is having a much bigger impact on families in Melbourne's western suburbs, compared to those in Melbourne's east.
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Policy and practice paper May 2007
Tailoring parenting to fit the child
An overview about synchronising parenting methods and child characteristics, and ways in which parenting can be attuned to "fit" the child.
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Practice guide Nov 2010
Supporting victims through the legal process
This Wrap examines one initiative to improve women's experience the criminal justice system through the provision of support for victims