Research snapshot May 2008
Snapshots of family relationships
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The Australian Institute of Family Studies prepared this Snapshot of Family Relationships report to support the 2008 National Families Week
Research snapshot May 2008
The Australian Institute of Family Studies prepared this Snapshot of Family Relationships report to support the 2008 National Families Week
Family Matters article Apr 2008
This opinion piece draws attention to the changing family and demographic trends affecting children today, including increases in divorce and single parent families, the increasing divide of disadvantage and affluence, and child abuse.
Family Matters article Apr 2008
This article reports on research carried out with children who had experienced homelessness in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT).
Family Matters article Apr 2008
In this article, the authors describe the labour force status of carers who receive an Australian Government payment directed to carers, with a particular focus on the degree to which non-employed carers want to be in paid employment.
Research report Feb 2008
Provides an overview of fertility trends and their potential implications for Australia, as well as key current government policies and schemes
Policy and practice paper Oct 2007
Produced by the former National Child Protection Clearinghouse
Policy and practice paper Sep 2007
Looks at what kinds of support services were in place to support children in out-of-home care, and what support services were needed
Policy and practice paper Sep 2007
Shortcomings raised by participants in relation to assessment procedures when used to assess potential Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander carers
Research report Jul 2007
This paper compares the employment aspirations and expectations of mothers with and without long-term health problems.
Family Matters article Jun 2007