Research snapshot May 2017
Stay-at-home dads
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This Families Week fact sheet takes a close look at the data about "stay-at-home dads", to see if that perception matches reality.
Research snapshot May 2017
This Families Week fact sheet takes a close look at the data about "stay-at-home dads", to see if that perception matches reality.
Commissioned report Mar 2020
This brief investigates the role of parenting, parents’ mental health and their health behaviours on the social-emotional wellbeing of their children.
Research snapshot Feb 2024
This snapshot discusses social isolation for older people being an objective lack of connection and interaction with social networks, which can include family, friends and community.
Webinar Sep 2021
This webinar explored how changing the way we talk and think about early childhood can promote child safety, development and wellbeing.
Journal article Oct 2021
This study investigates the sex, ethnic and socioeconomic inequalities in emotional difficulties over childhood and adolescence using longitudinal cohort studies in the UK and Australia.
Media release Aug 2023
According to a new report by the Australian Institute of Family Studies, the number of same-sex couples living together has risen sharply since same-sex marriage was legalised in 2017.
Journal article Mar 2023
This study identifies the changes in the working, study and social lives of emerging adults who sought support by returning to live with parents due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Webinar Sep 2020
This webinar explored family violence and child wellbeing in First Nations families, drawing on the expertise of First Nations practitioners.
Practice guide Mar 2015
A practice guide for organisations, professionals and any other person responding to children and young people disclosing abuse
Short article Mar 2016
We recently spoke with Professor Sue Dyson about respectful relationships education, and its role in preventing domestic and family violence.