Commissioned report Jun 2014
A safe and supportive family environment for children
Explores the prevalence of different types of family environments, and the influence of these environments on children's developmental outcomes.
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Commissioned report Jun 2014
Explores the prevalence of different types of family environments, and the influence of these environments on children's developmental outcomes.
Research report Mar 2022
This report highlights the experiences of a sample of expectant and new parents in Australia during COVID-19 in 2020.
Media release Jun 2019
The often incompatible demands of work and family life typically have been viewed as a burden for mothers. However new research shows it is also affecting fathers.
Short article Jun 2019
This article is adapted from a presentation given at the AIFS 2018 Conference: Fathers at Work symposium.
Short article Jul 2014
10 positive actions a parent can take if they learn their child is bullying others
Policy and practice paper Dec 2015
Describes the issues relevant to understanding domestic and family violence during pregnancy and outlines implications for practice
Short article Jul 2022
This short article describes the evidence on and impacts of discipline and behaviour management strategies for children.
Commissioned report Dec 2013
Examines mothers' transitions into and out of work and between jobs of different types as children grow or as new children are born.
Practice guide Sep 2010
Provides ideas for practitioners and policy-makers about how to increase engagement of fathers in child and family services and programs.
Short article Oct 2020
This short article explores how a population approach to early intervention and prevention can support parents and improve child safety and wellbeing.