Family Matters article Jun 2015
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Family Matters article May 2018
New estimates of the costs of children
This paper describes the main elements of a recent budget standards study conducted by researchers at the Social Policy Research Centre (SPRC) at the University of New South Wales.
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Webinar Jun 2020
What will it take for all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children to live vibrant, joyful lives?
A Families in Focus webinar. This webinar discussed SNAICC’s work in policy development and advocacy to help more Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children.
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Webinar Jun 2020
Progressing New Zealand’s Child and Youth Wellbeing Strategy in a COVID-19 context
A Families in Focus webinar. This webinar discussed how New Zealand's Child and Youth Wellbeing Strategy’s framework can guide government policy and service responses for children.
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Webinar Jul 2020
A new early childhood development system for Australia
A Families in Focus webinar. In this webinar, Jay Weatherill discussed the opportunities for system reform in early childhood development post Covid-19.
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Submission Sep 2018
Inquiry into Intergenerational Welfare Dependence
Submission of findings relevant to the Inquiry into Intergenerational Welfare Dependence
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Submission Aug 2018
Submission to the National Children's Commissioner, Children’s rights
Findings relevant to progress of obligations under UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.
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Submission Feb 2021
Submission to the draft National Children's Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy
Evidence-based family-centred indicators and measures that could be adopted in Outcomes Frameworks.
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Commissioned report Dec 2021
Vietnam Veterans Family Study: Spouses and partners of veterans
This report confirms the long-term impact of Vietnam War service on family members.
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Media release Sep 2021
Families doing it tough relied on early access to superannuation to make ends meet
Of the 3.5 million people1 who accessed superannuation through the Federal Government's early release program last year, most reported using the money as the scheme had intended – to assist their family with the financial impacts of COVID – according to a new report from the Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS).