Fly-in fly-out workforce practices in Australia: The effects on children and family relationships
Fly-in fly-out workforce practices in Australia: The effects on children and family relationships Report
CFCA Paper
- Author(s): Veronica Meredith, Penelope Rush, Elly Robinson
- Published: 2014
- Publisher: Australian Institute of Family Studies, Child Family Community Australia
Abstract: A limited but growing amount of Australian research into fly-in fly-out (FIFO) work practices tentatively suggests that a FIFO lifestyle can have positive, negative or few effects on children and on family relationships, depending on the circumstances. Effects vary according to a range of contextual factors, such as workplace cultures, rosters and recruitment practices, as well as community and home environments, and individual characteristics. As a result, there is a high level of complexity involved in understanding the FIFO lifestyle and how it may impact on outcomes for children and family relationships. Substantial limitations in regards to the available evidence highlight the need for further research rather than providing any robust conclusions.