The paper, 'Engaging fathers in child and family services: participation, perceptions and good practice' describes father participation in selected Stronger Families and Communities Strategy (SFCS) 2004–2009 programs and services. The SFCS is an initiative of FaHCSIA. As part of the themed study component of the national evaluation of the SFCS, the report explores fathers' engagement...

This discussion paper is part of a project exploring ways to strengthen financial and economic outcomes for Indigenous people under the Indigenous Economic Development Strategy. One area of focus for government is the engagement between Indigenous Australians and the resources industry; particularly in the area of agreements about access to Indigenous land to facilitate mining...

This project investigated the context in which relationship instability occurs by examining the factors (at the individual, and the couple/family levels) that precede relationship dissolution within Australian families with children.

This discussion paper sets out why we need a National Disability Strategy and what might be included in such a strategy. It has been prepared to inform people about the Australian government’s plans to improve support and remove barriers for people with disability, their families and carers, and to ask for ideas about how this...

This report explores five specific aspects of infants' and children's experiences, exposures and environments in relation to their Outcome Index scores.