Family Matters article Jun 2008
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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.
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Family Matters article Apr 2008
An evaluation of a new post-separation and divorce parenting program
This article describes the history and development of the Parenting Orders Program in Australia, and discusses the findings of an evaluation of one of these programs.
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Family Matters article Jun 2007
Grandparents raising grandchildren because of alcohol and other drug issues
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Family Matters article Jun 2007
Grandparent-headed families in Australia
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Family Matters article Oct 2006
Views of the village
This article addresses questions relevant to policymakers around parental perceptions of neighbourhood facilities and their sense of belonging.
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Family Matters article Oct 2006
Investing in the early years
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Family Matters article Feb 2006
What can the Longitudinal Study of Australian Children tell us about infants' and 4 to 5 year olds' experiences of early childhood education and care?
In this article the authors provide an overview of data from the Growing Up in Australia study on patterns of use of child care.
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Family Matters article Jun 2005
Commentary
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Family Matters article Jun 2005
Ministerial Taskforce on Child Support