Parenting and guardianship
Alternative labels
Parenting skills
Working paper
The drivers of mothers’ parental leave decisions: evidence from the Growing Up in New Zealand longitudinal survey
In this paper, the authors compare mothers’ preferred leave, anticipated leave, and realised leave to shed light on how well different types of mothers are able to predict the parental leave they will take, and the factors that drive them to deviate from their plans.
Report
Factors influencing therapy use following a disclosure of child sexual abuse
This paper reports on the results of a rapid evidence review of research into factors influencing the utilisation of therapy for child sexual abuse.
Policy report
Enhancing work-life balance: a better system of Paid Parental Leave
This report discusses recommendations for Australia to move to a model of gender equality for child-rearing, to replace the current parental leave system.
Report
Transforming employment aspirations: results of the HIPPY tutors study
By enlisting and supporting parents as tutors, the Home Interaction Program for Parents and Youngsters (HIPPY) creates a transitional labour market that helps these parents develop their goals and improve their job opportunities.
Report
Changing children’s trajectories: results of the HIPPY longitudinal study
This report provides an overview of a comprehensive study which investigated the impact of the Home Interaction Program for Parents and Youngsters (HIPPY).