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Research (2)

21 October 2026

Inquiry into the Child Support and Family Assistance…

This submission responds to the Senate Standing Committee on Community Affairs inquiry. The inquiry covers the Child Support and Family Assistance Legislation…

Submission
Father packing healthy food lunch boxes for son.
8 April 2026

Care time arrangements after parental separation

This report examines care-time arrangements after parental separation, including common patterns, decision-making and implications for children and families.

Research report

Practice resources (1)

Young child wearing glasses and a plaid shirt smiles while carrying a blue backpack with part of a green ukulele visible inside.
31 March 2026

Fostering a positive sense of home for children in shared…

This practice guide describes some common challenges children face when navigating life across 2 households and what can help create a positive experience of home…

Policy and practice paper

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Family Matters article Mar 2016

Payee mothers’ interactions with the Department of Human…

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Submission Jun 2014

Submission for the Parliamentary Inquiry into the Child Support…

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Family Matters article Mar 2011

Mothers who are liable to pay child support

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