Family Matters article Apr 1998
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Research snapshot May 2006
Snapshots of Australian families with adolescents
To support the 2006 National Families Week, AIFS has prepared this Facts Sheet about families with adolescent children aged 8 to 12 years
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Family Matters article Sep 2000
Single mum or single dad?
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Family Matters article Mar 1996
Simplified procedures for settling the affairs of divorcing couples
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Research report Dec 1991
Sick children: How working mothers cope
The paper focuses on mothers' and fathers' attitudes to sharing the care of sick children. A selection of case studies is included.
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Family Matters article Apr 1994
Sharing the pleasures and pains of family life
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Webinar Feb 2019
Sharing information and engaging with parents about child mental health
This webinar explored how practitioners can support child mental health by sharing information and effectively engaging with parents.
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Family Matters article Mar 2011
Shared post-separation parenting
Family Matters article about post-separation parenting and outcomes
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Family Matters article Sep 2003
Shared parenting
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Family Matters article Jun 2008
Shared parental responsibility
Recent reforms to the family law and Child Support Scheme systems in Australia emphasise the importance of shared parental responsibility after separation and the best interests of the child, and stress the key themes of: joint financial responsibility; substantial child contact with each parent where possible; shared decision-making by parents; and, assistance to reduce conflict and improve communication between separated parents.