Short article Mar 2018
Scanlon Foundation: Mapping social cohesion 2017
Recent research shows that while most Australians support immigration and multiculturalism, reports of discrimination have doubled between 2007–17.
Short article Mar 2018
Recent research shows that while most Australians support immigration and multiculturalism, reports of discrimination have doubled between 2007–17.
Media release Dec 2015
It’s official … living alone can make some people feel lonelier and less satisfied with life, according to new research released today by the Australian Institute of Family Studies.
Media release Aug 2017
Australian teens choose to work for the money citing financial reasons as the main motivation to get a job.
Commissioned report Jun 2014
Looks at the data on participation rates, gender differences, occupation types, employment outcomes, and personal outcomes, and reviews their impacts.
Commissioned report Mar 2012
An overview of the research evidence on why Indigenous Australians have much lower employment rates than non-Indigenous Australians.
Commissioned report Feb 2014
This paper explores the disparity in participation and attainment by Indigenous Australians in education and training and how it can be addressed.
Policy and practice paper Jun 2002
The merits of using mass media to advocate for children's rights, and raise awareness of and prevent child abuse.
Policy and practice paper Apr 2004
This paper provides a review of legislation and services delivered to Indigenous communities in Canada, the United States and New Zealand.
Policy and practice paper Apr 1999
Review of theoretical constructs relating to child abuse prevention, health promotion strategies and the development of healthy communities.
Family Matters article May 2010
This paper considers place-based approaches to support families and facilitate the development of their children, by summarising the findings from the evaluation of Communities for Children (CfC), an initiative under the Australian Government’s Stronger Familles and Communities Strategy (SFCS).