Media release Mar 2015
Many Australians live alone
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A quarter of all Australian households are now lone person households, according to a new demographic trends paper released today by the Australian Institute of Family Studies.
Media release Mar 2015
A quarter of all Australian households are now lone person households, according to a new demographic trends paper released today by the Australian Institute of Family Studies.
Research report Mar 2015
People living alone now account for a quarter of all Australian households.
Family Matters article Oct 2014
This article introduces the Pathways of Care study and describes its research objectives, sample frame, retention strategies, and methodology
Submission Mar 2014
Inquiry into grandparents taking primary responsibility for raising their grandchildren.
Policy and practice paper Feb 2014
Australian research into FIFO work practices suggests this lifestyle has a range of effects on children and on family relationships.
Commissioned report Dec 2013
Reviews evidence relating to improving Indigenous outcomes across a range of key social and economic health and welllbeing.
Family Matters article Dec 2013
This paper aims to identify best-practice strategies for breastfeeding support in the Australian workplace.
Family Matters article Dec 2013
Family Matters article on early childhood poverty and adult achievement
Family Matters article Dec 2013
Family Matters article about poverty and destitution in the aftermath of the United States recession
Practice guide Dec 2013
This fact sheet reviews the evidence on what works, what doesn't, and what further research is needed.