Research report May 2010
The best start
The Australian Institute of Family Studies has prepared this Facts Sheet about the diversity of families to support the 2010 National Families Week
Research report May 2010
The Australian Institute of Family Studies has prepared this Facts Sheet about the diversity of families to support the 2010 National Families Week
Research report May 2013
This report highlights some key learnings about human development from the Australian Temperament Project (ATP) - a groundbreaking longitudinal study
Research report Jun 1995
This report on Tennant Creek in the Northern Territory presents findings from the Australian Living Standards Study. The report is in three sections.
Family Matters article Feb 2006
Media release Feb 2019
Findings from the longitudinal Study of Australian Children show that when a father engages in regular heavy drinking (defined as more than five drinks more than twice a month) when his daughter is aged 12-13, it has a strong bearing on the likelihood she will try alcohol by age 14-15.
Short article Apr 2019
This discussion article explains the importance of understanding how parents think about parenting in order to communicate more effectively with them.
Policy and practice paper May 2007
An overview about synchronising parenting methods and child characteristics, and ways in which parenting can be attuned to "fit" the child.
Short article Sep 2017
This article reflects on research that revealed parents didn’t always know how adolescents were feeling, and considers implications for practice.
Family Matters article Apr 1994
Policy and practice paper Jun 2011
Discussion of the factors affecting relationship satisfaction for new parents and the types of programs that can support the transition to parenthood.