Family Matters article Apr 2008
Social inclusion
n many developed economies there is currently a focus on how the lives of the most disadvantaged in society can be improved and the role that governments can play in this.
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Family Matters article Apr 2008
n many developed economies there is currently a focus on how the lives of the most disadvantaged in society can be improved and the role that governments can play in this.
Family Matters article Apr 2008
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.
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
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 Jun 2007
This article introduces the 'Families Caring for a Person with a Disability Study', a collaborative project between the Australian Institute of Family Studies and the Australian Government Department of Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs, describing its aims and methodology, and presents initial findings on the social lives of carers.
Family Matters article Jun 2007
Family Matters article Jun 2007
Family Matters article Jun 2007
Family Matters article Jun 2007
This article calls for child welfare to be at the forefront of civilised society, as well as discussing Australia's low ranking in child well being and the concept of "Modernity's paradox", where child outcomes and youth problems are worsening despite rising economic prosperity.