Family Matters article Jun 2007
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Webinar Sep 2018
Give children a bigger voice more of the time: Children’s and young people’s experiences of the family law system
This webinar discussed recent research on young people’s experiences of the family law system and its implications for child-inclusive practice.
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Family Matters article Feb 2006
From here to paternity
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Webinar Aug 2017
Framing messages to engage fathers in the first 1000 days
This webinar aimed to help service providers frame effective messages to fathers during their baby’s crucial first years.
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Policy and practice paper Oct 2007
Foster families
Produced by the former National Child Protection Clearinghouse.
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Family Matters article Sep 2004
Forming couple relationships
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Media release Aug 2018
Fathers’ work-life balance affects children’s mental health
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.
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Short article Jun 2019
Fathers’ work and family conflicts and the outcomes for children’s mental health
This article is adapted from a presentation given at the AIFS 2018 Conference: Fathers at Work symposium.
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Policy and practice paper Jul 2012
Fathers with a history of child sexual abuse: New findings for policy and practice
Outlines the research into a history of child sexual abuse can influence men's perceptions and experience of fatherhood.
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Webinar Jul 2017
Fathers who use violence: "Whole of family" approaches where there is ongoing contact with children
This webinar explored options for working with families where fathers who use violence continue to have extensive contact with children.