Research report Sep 1997
Work and family values, preferences and practice
Initial findings from a new Institute study highlight the ways that parents' workforce participation is influenced by their values and preferences.
Research report Sep 1997
Initial findings from a new Institute study highlight the ways that parents' workforce participation is influenced by their values and preferences.
Research report Dec 2000
This collection of essays addresses the new agenda for the Australian welfare system and reflects on the case for radical reform
Research report Mar 1987
This book argues that those who own, manage and structure the places and conditions of employment share some of the broad community's responsibility
Research report Jul 1980
Stresses the social context of child rearing and challenges some standard assumptions concerning family arrangements for the pre-school child
Research report Dec 1991
This report summarises the demographic and social changes affecting work and family life.
Research report Dec 1993
This book provides details of mothers' workforce participation during the pre-school years.
Research report Dec 1991
The paper explores some of the opportunities for work-related child care in south-eastern Melbourne.
Research report Dec 1991
The paper focuses on mothers' and fathers' attitudes to sharing the care of sick children. A selection of case studies is included.
Research report Dec 1990
This report provides a review of the international literature on the measurement of living standards, including poverty measurement.
Research report Dec 1991
This paper examines the use of child health services by mothers who took part in the AIFS' Early Childhood Study in Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth.