Research report Jul 2008
Timing of mothers' return to work after childbearing
This paper presents Australian research on how different factors relate to the timing of women's return to work after having a child
Research report Jul 2008
This paper presents Australian research on how different factors relate to the timing of women's return to work after having a child
Research report Apr 2013
This sheet presents statistical information about trends in parents' engagement in paid work, examining mothers' and fathers' employment patterns
Research report Jul 2007
This paper compares the employment aspirations and expectations of mothers with and without long-term health problems.
Research report May 2004
This paper explores the relationship between fathers' work hours, their own wellbeing and that of their families using data from the HILDA survey.
Research report Dec 2003
This paper demonstrates that older people make valuable economic contributions to Australian society through the time they spend in voluntary work.
Policy and practice paper Feb 2013
This paper uses existing literature to describe Australia's family leave policy history leading up to the government-funded Dad and Partner Pay
Policy and practice paper Jul 2013
This paper looks at the risk factors associated with young people exiting the education system prematurely, particularly in a family context
Short article Feb 2018
Recent research suggests that more young adults engage in sexting than teenagers and those who sext regard it more positively than those who don't.
Media release Sep 2016
Australian parents decide which primary school is best for their child based on convenience and a host of other largely, personal factors that go beyond academic outcomes, according to new research by the Australian Institute of Family Studies.
Media release Dec 2017
Just under half of all Australian children aged 9-16 years old have viewed pornography, with potentially negative impacts on their attitudes to sex, sexuality and relationships, according to a discussion paper released today by the Australian Institute of Family Studies.