Research report Jul 1980
The family and the pre-school child
Stresses the social context of child rearing and challenges some standard assumptions concerning family arrangements for the pre-school child
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 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 1994
Provides an overview of research on infants and young children who have experienced non-maternal and/or non-parental care.
Research report Dec 1995
This book focuses on questions such as: Why do people use child care? What sorts of services are available? Who sets the standards?
Research report Dec 1995
The authors present the methodology, findings and conclusions of the Australian Institute of Family Studies' Early Childhood Study
Research report Feb 1989
The major focus is the explanation of differences in the post- separation histories in paid employment of a sample of women with dependent children.
Research report Apr 1983
Child care services are among the most effective support services that governments can provide for families.
Research report Dec 1989
Research findings and conclusions and details suggestions for short- and long-term strategies; a summary report outlines the main issues.
Research snapshot Oct 2010
The focus of this Facts Sheet is on broad family trends. It was prepared to celebrate the 30th anniversary of research by AIFS.