Steps forward for families: research, practice and policy
8th Australian Institute of Family Studies Conference
Melbourne, 12-14 February 2003
Proceedings
Papers are arranged by name of the first author listed on each paper. Copies of papers may be made for the purposes of personal, non-commercial use or for research and study in educational institutions, provided the paper is used in full, with proper attribution to the author(s). Copyright remains with the author(s).
Note that abstracts and papers are in PDF format. You will need an Acrobat Reader which is free from the Adobe Systems Web site: http://www.adobe.com/prodindex/acrobat/readstep.html
Laura
Adelman, Sue Middleton and Karl Ashworth
Severe poverty: a severe problem?
The extent and meaning of severe child poverty in Britain.
Abstract | Paper
Kathy Ahern and Robyne Le Brocque
Intergenerational transference of attachment style in children of depressed mothers.
Abstract | Paper
Tom Altobelli
Children, housing and family law in Australia. Abstract
Tom Altobelli
Institutional processes for dealing with allegations of child sexual abuse. Abstract | Paper
Leah Anderson
Wagga Wagga City Council -
The Connecting Families Project. Paper
Natalie Anderson
Broken families: the children of women accessing Melbourne
Citymission Prison's Programs Abstract |
Paper
Jan Backhouse and Trevor Lucas
Social change and its impact on the grandparent role of contemporary
Australian grandparents.
Abstract | Paper
Angela Barns
Negotiating futures: young women's stories of the space and place of work and family.
Abstract | Paper
Becky Batagol
Law's shadow? An empirical investigation into communitybased
family and child mediation. Abstract
Janeen Baxter and Edith Gray
For richer or poorer: women, men and marriage Abstract | Paper
Andrew Bickerdike
The voice of the client: key findings from a national outcome evaluation of
relationship counselling and mediation services. Abstract | Paper
Michael Bittman
Smoothing the load: policy solutions to easing the time and money
pressures of combining work and family.
Abstract
J Rob Bray
Hardship and Australian families.
Abstract | Paper
Trevor Breusch and Deborah Mitchell
Income mobility of Australian families: evidence from the NLC Panel. Abstract
Peter Butterworth
The challenge of greater economic and social participation - describing
the disadvantage of lone mothers receiving income support. Abstract | Paper
Anna Byas
Family law: old shadows and new directions. Abstract | Paper
Jacqueline Campbell
Stepping forward or staggering about? Finding a
definition of 'parent'. Abstract | Paper
Warren Cann and Richard Thurecht
Informing practice: Strategies to engage parents and encourage participation in family
intervention programs.
Abstract
Judy Cashmore and Marina Paxman
Permanency planning beyond care:
the attachment needs of young people leaving care. Abstract
Tanya Castleman and Rosslyn Reed
'One day to have my own family ...': ideas about a successful life from
early career professionals in a longitudinal study. Abstract | Paper
Mike Clare
'Good enough parenting' when
government is the parent? Abstract | Paper
Lynda Clarke
Grandparenthood in Britain.
Abstract | Paper
Lynda Clarke
Policy and practice in balancing work and family: results of a study of
mothers of young children in UK and NZ.
Abstract
Jennifer Clausen, David de Vaus,
Matthew Gray and
Lixia Qu
Changes in the labour force status of Australian lone and couple
mothers, 1985-2000. Abstract
Dianne Cox, Fiona Gardner and Jan Fook
Being civic in a small town.
Abstract | Paper
Lyn Craig
Do Australians share parenting? Time-diary
evidence on fathers' and
mothers' time with children.
Abstract | Paper
Anne Daly and Diane Smith
Indigenous families and households in a time of welfare reform. Abstract | Paper
Lisa da Silva and Sarah Wise
Continuity of childrearing models across childcare settings.
Abstract | Paper
Libby Davies
Family support service delivery in a changing policy environment.
Abstract | Paper
Paul Delfabbro and Jim Barber
Placement disruption and psychological outcomes: Findings from the 3-year South
Australian longitudinal study. Abstract | Paper
Deborah Dempsey
Paternity and lesbian parented
families Abstract | Paper
Fiona Dempster
Work and family: issues and risks across the life course.
Abstract | Paper
Raelene L. de Ross
A father's legacy: proximal and distal influences on psychological risk
and resilience. Abstract
David de Vaus, Lixia Qu and Ruth Weston
Does premarital cohabitation affect the chances of marriage lasting? Abstract | Summary paper
David de Vaus and Yvonne Wells
For better or for worse but not for lunch: the impact of retirement on marriage. Abstract | Paper
Maryanne Dever and JaneMaree Maher
Fertility decision-making and family friendly policy in Victoria: findings from
a qualitative pilot study. Abstract | Paper
Anne Dickens
Working with the community.
Abstract
Janice Dickinson, Vanda Francke and Paul Murphy
AnglicareWA:
Mums and Dads Forever Program
(Contact Orders Pilot). Abstract | Paper
Gary Dornau
Children, father and families. Paper
Jan Duffie
Survey about Childcare and children's health publication.
Paper
Marjory Ebbeck and Pam Winter
Curriculum for babies and toddlers:
an evaluation of a curriculum framework for children birth - age 3 in South Australia.
Abstract | Paper
Judith A. Feeney
Family relationships and adjustment to parental separation and divorce.
Abstract
Lee FitzRoy
The violence of women: making sense of child abuse perpetrated by
mothers. Abstract | Paper
Richard Fletcher
Defining fatherhood. Abstract |
Paper
Michael Green
U V U - YOU V ME - US V THEM.
Abstract | Paper
Anne Gregory
What are the characteristics,
circumstances and aspirations of
parents new to Parenting
Payment? Abstract | Paper
Eleonora Gullone, Anne Volant and Judy Johnson
The Co-occurrence
of family violence and animal abuse: a comparison of
violent and nonviolent
families.
Abstract
Cherine Habib and Sandra Lancaster
First-time
fathers' parenting identity during pregnancy.
Abstract
Catherine Hakim
Competing family models, competing social policies.
Keynote address | Summary
Kelly Hand and Sarah Wise
Navigating the differences between two socialising worlds: Parent-caregiver
conflict and partnerships in culturally diverse childcare.
Abstract
Maureen Harrington
Leisure patterns and purposive leisure in middle and lower income families.
Abstract | Paper
Bruce Hawthorne
Nonresident fathers: missing in action? A preliminary analysis of a study of Australian nonresident fathers. Abstract | Paper
Karen Healy, Liz Ayres and Anne Hampshire
Social capital and quality of life in geographically diverse communities
affected by rapid social and economic change. Abstract
| Paper
Jennifer Hetherington
Caught in the crossfire -
grandparents' contact after
separation.
Abstract | Paper
Suzanne Higgins and Carol Morse.
Combining parenting and paid employment: does it cause more stress for first
time parent couples?
Abstract
John Honner, Lyndal Hickey and Suzanne McManus
The value of long-term multiple engagement family preservation services.
Abstract | Paper
Sue Howard
Dialogue with dads: fathers' perceptions of their roles.
Abstract | Paper
Sue Howard
The role of the
Commission for Children and Young People
in child protection.
Paper
Jody Hughes and Wendy Stone
Social capital and the link between family and community life. Abstract
Philip Hughes and Alan Black
Social capital and family life: evidence from the Australian community survey. Abstract | Paper
Jude Irwin, Fran Waugh and Marie Wilkinson
Domestic violence and child protection. Abstract
Julie Jackson and Catherine Larkin
Legal Aid Commission of Western Australia: Alternative Dispute Resolution
(ADR) Program. Abstract
Anita Joinking
Building resilient families.
Paper
Lois Kelly and Maria Vnuk
Linking early intervention programs
to training and work pathways.
Abstract | Paper
Louise Keown and Lianne Woodward
Parenting, family functioning, and preschool hyperactivity.
Abstract | Paper
Paul Kerin and Paul Murphy
Overview of an emerging model
of an integrated
family court system. Abstract | Paper
Mandy Kienhuis, Ray Wilks and John Reece
Youth Adjustment To Parental Separation (YAPS) -
development and evaluation of a
prevention program for youth from separated families.
Abstract | Paper
Violet Kolar
The Hanover Longitudinal Family Outcomes Study.
Abstract | Paper
Marion Kostanski
Adolescents and their parents.
Abstract | Paper
Monika Kruesmann
Balancing parenting and work: Understanding women's work orientations and working realities, and pressures of balancing parenting and work. Abstract | Paper PDF | Word
Jean Krystyn
What services do families want.
Abstract
Sandra Lancaster
(Cherine Habib - presenter)
First time
fathers' parenting identity during pregnancy.
Abstract
Denise Lievore
Intimate partner sexual assault: the impact of competing
demands on victims' decisions to seek criminal justice solutions.
Abstract | Paper
Doune Macdonald and Jan Wright
Families and their facilitation of young people's
engagement in physical activity and physical culture.
Abstract | Paper
Peter McDonald and Ann Evans
Negotiating the lifecourse: changes in individual and family transitions. Abstract
Marilyn McHugh
Paying for care: the state of affairs in fostering.
Abstract | Paper
Ruth McNair and Deborah Dempsey
Family formation and women's roles.
Abstract | Paper
Julian McNally and Tony Vinson
Repairing relationships behind walls: enhancing the family
relationships of imprisoned men Abstract | Paper
Kathy Mandla
Engaging with children and young people - beyond theory to practice. Paper
Jay Martin
Economic growth and fertility trends in Australia, 1976-2000: does
macroeconomics belong in the fertility debate? Abstract | Paper
Steve Martin
Working online
- developing online
support groups for stepfamilies. Abstract
| Paper
Jan Matthews and Vince Lagioia
What the research on family intervention says about 'noshows'
and 'drop outs'
Abstract
Gabrielle Meagher and Karen Healy
The changing characteristics of the Australian family services workforce: who we are and why it matters.
Abstract | Paper
Denise Meredyth and Scott Ewing
Social capital and wired communities: a case study.
Paper
Christine Millward
The Growing Up In Australia Study content:
What are we asking, who are we asking and why?
Paper
Judith Morris
Contact with family for children in foster care: implications for social
work policy and practice.
Abstract
Jenny Mouzos and Catherine Rushforth (presenting)
Family homicide in Australia.
Abstract | Paper
Paul Murphy and Lisbeth Pike
The Columbus Pilot in the Family Court of Western Australia:
Some early findings from the evaluation. Abstract | Paper
Patricia Noller
Conflict in families following separation and divorce.
Abstract
Berenice Nyland
Infant programmes in Australian childcare centres: Are there gaps in pre-service
training of childcare staff? Abstract | Paper
Robyn Parker
Connections between child temperament, couple relationship quality
and adolescent wellbeing: reciprocity or independence?
Abstract
Wendy Parker and Lesley Patterson
Rethinking family policy: gender, lone parenting and the Universal Child
Benefit. Abstract | Paper
Patrick Parkinson and Bruce Smyth
When the difference is night and day: some empirical insights into
patterns of parent-child contact after separation. Paper and abstract
Roger Patulny
Social capital - values and time use.
Paper
Jocelyn Pech
Effects of parental separation and family instability on young
people's income support receipt and other outcomes. Abstract
Richard Percival and Ann Harding
The costs of children in Australia
today.
Paper
Amaryll Perlesz and Ruth McNair
Strengths and challenges in lesbian parenting: giving a voice to lesbian mothers.
Abstract | Paper
Jeff Popple and Jay Martin
The cost of child care. Abstract | Paper
Linda Powell
The Stronger Families and Communities Strategy - building capacity and strength
in Australian families and communities. Abstract | Paper
Alun A. Preece
Marriage, its alternatives and the law.
Abstract | Paper
Jan Pryor
Commitment and partnership satisfaction in young couples.
Abstract
Elly Robinson
Mental health and changing families. Abstract | Paper
Bryan Rodgers, Kelly Blewitt, Patricia Jacomb and
Stephen Rosenman
Childhood adversity and abuse and mental health in adult life.
Abstract | Paper
Helen Rogers, Leah Brennan,
Kylie Burke,
Susi Iser and
Tanya Maello
Analysis of data on parental involvement in a community based family intervention service.
Abstract
Di Rokvic
Betrayal of trust: the experiences of adult women
victim/survivors of child sexual assault. Abstract | Paper
Anne Rosewood
VACRO Good Beginnings Program
at H.M.P. Dhurringile, Murchison East, Victoria. Paper
Noel Rossiter
Redesigning services for families.
Abstract
Sotirios Sarantakos
The fate of marriage: young people speak of the future of dyadic
relationships.
Abstract
Peter Saunders
Do we still need the welfare state? Abstract |
Paper
Peter Saunders and Peter Siminski
Re-defining economic disadvantage and inequality as
indicators of progress: exploring the implications for
Australian families.
Abstract | Paper
Deborah Setterlund, Jill Wilson, Cheryl Tilse, Gitte Robinson, and Linda Rosenman
Financial abuse within families:
Views from family members and professionals. Abstract |
Paper PDF | MS Word
Grania Sheehan and Yvonne Darlington
Adolescents' perceptions of their sibling relationships during parental separation and
divorce. Abstract
Michael
Shields and Mark Wooden
Marriage, children and subjective well-being
Abstract | Paper
Diana Smart
Relationships, marriage and parenthood: views of young people and their parents.
Abstract | Paper
Diana Smart and Ann Sanson
Social competence in young adulthood: development and antecedents. Abstract
Anne B. Smith and Nicola J. Taylor
Rethinking children's involvement in decision-making
after parental separation.
Abstract | Paper
Russell G. Smith
Misuse of older persons assets by professionals. Abstract | Paper
Carol Soloff
Finding the children for GROWING UP IN AUSTRALIA: the longitudinal study of Australian children Paper
Janet Stanley and Katie Kovacs
Factors affecting families' access to child abuse prevention programs: An
exploratory study.
Abstract | Paper
Gai Stern
Using action research in the Stronger Families Fund
to build capacity and strength in Australian families and communities.
Paper
Robin Sullivan
Ensuring our children are safe:
initiatives from the
Commission for Children and Young People. Paper
Robin Sullivan
Promoting evidence-based policy and practice through
giving children a voice. Paper
Janet Taylor and and Alex Fraser
Rich and poor: life chances of children in Australia.
Abstract | Paper
Cheryl Tilse, Jill Wilson, Deborah Setterlund, Gitte Robinson and Linda Rosenman
Families, asset management and care giving:
developing issues in policy, research and practice Abstract | Paper
Adam Tomison
Are we meeting family needs in Australia? Abstract | Paper
Mario Trinidad
Postcode poverty, service integration
and inclusion.
Paper
Kayoko Tsumori
Some reflections on the 'earnings credit'. Abstract | Paper
Colleen Turner
Translating methodology into action. Paper
Suzanne Vassallo, Diana Smart
Ann Sanson and
Inez Dussuyer
Preventing teenage antisocial behaviour: The role of individual
characteristics and the family, school and peer environment. Abstract
Danielle Venn
Coordinating work and family:
evidence from the Australian Time Use Survey.
Abstract | Paper
Stephen Walker
The Integrated Children's System for assessment, planning, intervention and
review in England and Wales.
Abstract
Andrea Wallace-Green
Family policy challenges and opportunities arising from population
ageing.
Abstract | Paper
Maggie Walter
Orientation to motherhood:
Comparing the attitudes and values of sole and
married mothers on the congruence of labour market
participation and good motherhood.
Abstract | Paper
Prue Warrilow and Karen Fisher
Early childhood teachers and qualified staff shortage.
Abstract | Paper
Fran Waugh and Michelle Bonner
Safety planning - children and young people who live with domestic violence. Abstract and Paper
Ruth Webber
Making stepfamilies work: step-relationships in Asian stepfamilies Abstract | Paper
Wendy Weeks and Samantha Clavant
Paid and unpaid maternity leave: the situation of 400 women at the
Women's Hospital in Melbourne.
Abstract
Ruth
Weston and Mark Wooden
The HILDA Survey and research on families.
Abstract | Paper
Katherine Wilson and Margot Prior
Father involvement: pathways to taking responsibility.
Abstract | Paper
Sarah Wise
Choosing childcare: Family influences on different aspects of childcare
attendance.
Abstract
Sarah Wise and Ann Sanson
Cultural transitions in early childhood:
the developmental consequences of discontinuity between home and childcare
.
Abstract and Paper
Sarah Wise
The social context of lesbian parenting in Australia
Abstract