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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.
Technical report
Parenting today in Victoria: technical report - October 2019
This technical report sets out the background, methodology and findings from the 2019 administration of the Parenting Today in Victoria Survey, involving 2600 parents of children, birth through 18 years.
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).
Report
Safe and Together Addressing ComplexitY for Children (STACY for Children)
This report explores the common co-occurrence of domestic and family violence (DFV) when parents have challenges relating to mental health and the problematic use of alcohol and other drugs. The research project also found evidence that a coordinated approach is needed to address these complex...
Report
Main findings from the kContact trial of a contact intervention to support parents with children in out-of-home care
This research summary outlines the main outcomes and implications for practice of the kContact study, which was conducted across three jurisdictions in Australia. The trial took place between 2015 and 2017 in Victoria and ACT, and 2017 to 2018 in NSW.
Report
Parents’ perspectives on home-based learning in the COVID-19 pandemic
School closures during the COVID-19 pandemic temporarily shifted schooling from the classroom to the home. This paper provides an insight into parents’ perspectives of this experience of home-based learning. The research shows parents have a wide range of views on how, how often, and how...
Report
What next? Priorities for Britain
A nationally representative poll of over 10,000 British people has looked at the impact the COVID-19 pandemic has had on people’s lives and how people’s attitudes have changed. Demos researchers found that the nation is divided on their experiences and attitudes.
Report
Families in Australia Survey: life during COVID-19 - report no.4
The restrictions in place across Australia from March to help stop the spread of COVID-19 meant people were using their time in different ways. Families were spending a lot more time together and parents were doing more with their children.
Literature review
Improving outcomes for young parents and their children
Support for young parents has been a neglected area of policy and practice development in Australia. However, there is now increased focus on addressing the needs of young parents and their children at both state and federal government levels. This literature review identifies key elements...