Family Matters article Mar 2000
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Media release May 2016
Mothers still do the lion's share of housework
Australian mothers continue to do the lion’s share of the housework, even when their children have headed off to school and left home, according to the Australian Institute of Family Studies.
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Media release Aug 2017
New research shows that self harm and suicidal behaviour a hidden danger for 14-15 year olds
New research by the Australian Institute of Family Studies has recorded high rates of self-harm and suicidal behaviour among Australian teenagers.
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Media release Jul 2018
Children in separated families feel left out and left "in the dark" when it comes to decisions about their lives
Children and young people want to be heard more often in family law decision-making and to have their views taken seriously by both parents and professionals, according to a new report by the Australian Institute of Family Studies.
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Media release Jul 2018
Divorce legacy lingers in older age
Many older age Australians who have experienced divorce are substantially less well off financially than people who have stayed married, according to new analysis by the Australian Institute of Family Studies.
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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 Jul 2016
Separated parents and the family law system : what does the evidence say?
Talk of reforming the Family Court and family law system is back in the headlines, but we need to ensure we look at the empirical evidence.
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Commissioned report Dec 2013
What works to improve Indigenous health?
Reviews evidence relating to improving Indigenous outcomes across a range of key social and economic health and welllbeing.
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Policy and practice paper Dec 1995
Update on child sexual abuse
Current issues of child sexual abuse, perpetrator characteristics, the "backlash" against child abuse, ritual abuse and prevention initiatives.
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Policy and practice paper Jun 1996
Intergenerational transmission of maltreatment
Review of the literature on intergenerational transmission of maltreatment, and whether and how maltreated children become abusive parents.