Research report Feb 2003
Family structure, child outcomes and environmental mediators
This paper describes a new Institute study that aims to enhance understanding about how family structure relates to the development of children
Research report Feb 2003
This paper describes a new Institute study that aims to enhance understanding about how family structure relates to the development of children
Family Matters article Sep 2003
Media release Aug 2018
Recent research by AIFS and the Australian National University shows that fathers' work-life balance impacts on children's mental health. While the ability of mothers to juggle work and family commitments has long been known to affect children, the survey of 2496 families shows dads’ work matters too. Dads report wanting to be there more for their children, but their work often doesn't allow them to do so.
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
Media release Mar 2019
Women are more likely to initiate divorce, but also more likely to suffer financially from it.
Research report Dec 2000
The data presented are drawn from the 1977 Australian Divorce Transition Project, a random national telephone survey of divorced Australians
Family Matters article Mar 2000
Research report Aug 1989
This report focuses on the financial support of children and some associated family and economic circumstances.
Family Matters article Dec 2012
Family Matters article
Family Matters article Dec 2012
Family Matters article giving an overview on The Longitudinal Study of Indigenous Children