Family Matters article Jun 1996
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Suicide among young people
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Research report Apr 1999
Superannuation and divorce in Australia
Findings from a recent Institute study show that most divorcing couples fail to consider superannuation in the division of property.
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Short article Apr 2019
Support needs of siblings of children with disability
This short article discusses key findings of a project that identified experiences and needs of siblings of children and young people with disability.
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Family Matters article Apr 1994
Supporting people with a disability and their families
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Policy and practice paper May 2007
Tailoring parenting to fit the child
An overview about synchronising parenting methods and child characteristics, and ways in which parenting can be attuned to "fit" the child.
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Short article Apr 2019
Talking about parenting: Why a radical communications shift is needed to drive better outcomes for children
This discussion article explains the importance of understanding how parents think about parenting in order to communicate more effectively with them.
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Practice guide May 2013
The application of motivational interviewing techniques for engaging "resistant" families
Information about applying motivational interviewing techniques to support parents to enhance the safety and wellbeing of their children
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Research report May 2013
The Australian Temperament Project
This report highlights some key learnings about human development from the Australian Temperament Project (ATP) - a groundbreaking longitudinal study
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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
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Research report Apr 1985
The child's eye view of family life: A report prepared for the younger children in a study conducted in Victoria in late 1982 and early 1983
Examines children's views of family life in a variety of ordinary Victorian families, including intact, step and one parent families.