Family Matters article Nov 1990
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Fathers are parents too
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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.
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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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Family Matters article Apr 2002
Fathers' views on family life and paid work
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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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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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Media release Mar 2019
Financial effects of divorce worse for women
Women are more likely to initiate divorce, but also more likely to suffer financially from it.
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Family Matters article Mar 2009
Flexible work arrangements
Family Matters article on New Zealand families and their experiences with flexible work
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Policy and practice paper Feb 2014
Fly-in fly-out workforce practices in Australia: The effects on children and family relationships
Australian research into FIFO work practices suggests this lifestyle has a range of effects on children and on family relationships.
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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.