Families, Children & Youth
The Mental Health and Well-Being of Children and Adolescents in Home-Based Foster Care
'Medical Journal of Australia'
This study identifies the prevalence of mental health problems, rates of suicidal ideation and behaviour and use of professional mental health services among children and adolescents in home-based foster care
Families, Children & Youth, HealthPosted: 2007-02-19
Healthy Steps for Young Children: Sustained Results at 5.5 Years
"Pediatrics", Commonwealth Fund
A 13-page US study investigating whether a low-cost programme to enhance the delivery of childhood behavioural and developmental services provided lasting benefits
Health, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2007-10-12
Bullying in early Adolescence and its Association with Anti-social Behaviour, Criminality and Violence 6 and 10 years later
"Criminal Behaviour and Mental Health"
This 11-page Australian paper examines the adverse consequences of bullying on the lives of those who bully
Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2011-03-16
Preventing Multiple Risky Behaviours Among Adolescents: Seven Strategies
"Child Trends"
This 12-page US research brief brings together findings from developmental science and from rigorous program evaluations to identify seven actionable, feasible strategies and relevant programs that have been found to affect two or more risky behaviors in adolescents
Families, Children & Youth, Social PolicyPosted: 2011-10-18
Regulatory Axes on Food Advertising to Children on Television
"Australia and New Zealand Health Policy"
This 18-page Australian paper describes and evaluates some of the criteria on the basis of which food advertising to children on television could be regulated, including controls that revolve around the type of television programme, the type of product, the target audience and the time of day
Health, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2009-02-03
Study on Environmental Burden of Disease in Children: Key Findings
World Health Organisation Europe
A 7-page fact sheet presenting key findings from the first study to assess the overall impact of the environment on child health in the WHO European region
Families, Children & Youth, Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2004-07-04
World Development Report 2007: Development and the Next Generation
World Bank
A 336-page report dealing with the challenges and opportunities posed by the record number of young people in developing countries
International Development, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2006-09-25
Preventing Mother-to-child Transmission of HIV During Breastfeeding
WHO
A 4-page policy brief on the efficacy of combination antiretroviral drugs during pregnancy, delivery and breastfeeding
Health, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2011-01-14
An Assault on Our Future: The Impact of Violence on Young People
White Ribbon Foundation
This 56-page Australian report examine show violence against women specifically affects children and young people and the nature of violence they experience in their homes and their own relationships.
Families, Children & Youth, Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2008-12-30
An Assault on our Future: The Impact of Violence on Young People and their Relationships
White Ribbon Foundation
This 56-page Australian report examines how violence against women specifically affects children and young people. It looks at the nature of violence they experience in their homes and their own relationships, its impacts, and the priorities for action if efforts to prevent violence among, and protect, young people are to be successful.
Crime, Law & Order, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2008-11-27
No Safety No Escape: Children and the Escalating Armed Conflict in Sri Lanka
Watchlist on Children and Armed Conflict
A comprehensive 70-page US report on the impact of armed conflict on children in Sri Lanka, offering practical recommendations for urgent measures to protect them
Families, Children & Youth, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2008-04-16
No More Denial: Children Affected by Armed Conflict in Myanmar (Burma)
Watch List on Children and Armed Conflict
A 72-page report detailing how thousands of Myanmar children experience the devastating consequences of protracted armed conflict in parts of the country
Families, Children & Youth, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2009-05-07
AfterZone: Outcomes for Youth Participating in Providence’s Citywide After-School System
Wallace Foundation
A 109-page report on a US city's after-school initiative that produced educational benefits for participating students including improved school attendance and attitudes
Education, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2011-08-24
Parental Education and Parental Time with Children
Vox
An article examining the implications of the relationship between parental education and time spent with children
Families, Children & Youth, EducationPosted: 2008-07-09
Engaging Young People in Volunteering: What Works in Tasmania
Volunteering Tasmania
This 124-page Australian report outlines how to cultivate interest in volunteering among young people , how to create roles that are appropriate for young people, and the characteristics for successful leadership in youth volunteering
Families, Children & Youth, Social PolicyPosted: 2011-06-02
Violence Against Women in Australia: Research Summary
VicHealth
This 12-page publication presents a synopsis of the latest published research examining violence against women in Australia and its prevention
Crime, Law & Order, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2011-12-19
Preventing Violence Before it Occurs
VicHealth
A 72-page Australian framework and background paper guiding the primary prevention of violence against women
Crime, Law & Order, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2008-01-02
Double Alienation and Muslim Youth in Europe
USIP
This US briefing examines the alienation felt by much of Muslim youth in Europe and recommends remedial policies
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2007-08-31
Why Youth Join al-Qaeda
USIP
A 20-page US report on what drives youth to join al-Qaeda, and the policy implications of the findings
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2010-05-09
Helping California Youths with Disabilities Transition to Work or Postsecondary Education
US Government Accountability Office
The 27-page summary of a conference held to discuss challenges experienced when assisting Californian youths with disabilities to work or postsecondary education
Disability, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2006-06-21
Foster Care Adoption in the United States: An Analysis of Interest in Adoption and a Review of State Recruitment Policies
Urban Institute
This 27-page U.S. report examines adoption recruiting, describing levels of interest in adoption, identifying the prime movers, chanelling interest to foster care adoption
Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2005-12-02
Improving Education and Employment for Disadvantaged Young Men: Proven and Promising Strategies
Urban Institute
This US report reviews strategies to improve educational attainment and employment among disadvantaged youth, particularly young men
Families, Children & Youth, EducationPosted: 2010-05-13
Foster Care Adoption in the United States: A State-by-State Analysis of Barriers and Promising Approaches
Urban Institute
This 122-page U.S. report describes the complexities, progress and struggles states are experiencing in trying to move more children into adoption
Families, Children & Youth, Social PolicyPosted: 2004-11-24
Reforming Juvenile Justice Systems
Urban Institute
This US paper continues the Urban Institute's evaluation of the Reclaiming Futures initiative, focusing on two components of the initiative: positive youth development and cultural competence
Crime, Law & Order, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2010-04-28
Marriages Made in Political Heaven: Families, Values and the Election
Urban Institute
Transcript of a U.S. forum dealing with the institution of marriage
Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2004-05-12
Ten Key Findings from Responsible Fatherhood Initiatives
Urban Institute
A 12-page US brief providing key lessons from several reponsible fatherhood initiatives implemented in the US
Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2008-03-07
Cost-Benefit Analysis of Reclaiming Futures
Urban Institute
A US report outlining the costs and benefits of the Reclaiming Futures initiative, a community-based demonstration project to combat juvenile drug use and delinquency
Drug Abuse, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2010-04-08
Understanding Homeless Youth
Urban Institute
A 14-page US testimony on the numbers of homeless youth, their characteristics, factors predisposing them to become homeless and promising interventions
Families, Children & Youth, HousingPosted: 2007-06-23
Understanding Quality in Context: Child Care Centers, Communities, Markets, and Public Policy
Urban Institute
This US study explores why the quality of child care programmes varies widely and how public initiatives can help poor-quality programmes improve. The researchers consider how a programme’s characteristics, its director, market forces, and government policies interact with each other
Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2010-08-12
Resilient Children: Literature Review and Evidence from the HOPE VI Panel Study: Final Report
Urban Institute
This 41-page U.S. study aims to identify factors relating to resilient outcomes for children living in distressed communities
Families, Children & Youth, Poverty & HungerPosted: 2005-12-11
Impacts of a Summer Learning Program
Urban Institute
This 77-page US report assesses BELL, a summer programme designed to improve academic skills, parental involvement and social behaviour among low-inclome children and families
Education, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2006-08-11
A Detailed Picture of Intergenerational Transmission of Human Capital
Urban Institute
This 30-page US analysis looks at how parental education relates to education, lifetime earnings, health, and wealth
Families, Children & Youth, EducationPosted: 2009-06-05
Changing Systems
Urban Institute
The 44-page report on a US strategy for improving substabce abuse interventions for youth
Drug Abuse, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2007-10-04
The Health and Well-Being of Young Children of Immigrants
Urban Institute
A 57-page U.S. report examining the health and well-being of young children in immigrant families
Immigration & Refugees, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2005-02-10
Infants of Depressed Mothers Living in Poverty: Opportunities to Identify and Serve
Urban Institute
A 10-page US study of the characteristics and parenting approaches of poor, depressed mothers with infants, as well as the mothers’ access to services
Families, Children & Youth, HealthPosted: 2010-09-20
Systematic Review of the Impact of Marriage and Relationship Programs
Urban Institute
This 43-page U.S. report reviews different evaluations of marriage and relationship programmes designed to improve relationships
Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2005-02-24
Children of Immigrants: Economic Well-Being
Urban Institute
This 8-page US brief focuses on immigrant families’ incomes, economic wellbeing, and use of public benefits
Immigration & Refugees, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2011-01-07
An Analysis of Federally Prosecuted Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children (CSEC) Cases
Urban Institute
This 163-page study examines the prosecution of the commercial sexual exploitation of children and youth in the United States. It looks at whether relevant federal laws are enforced, whether the courts increased penalties for such crimes, the features of successfully prosecuted cases, and the effects of legislation on service providers who work with victims
Families, Children & Youth, Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2008-12-31
The Effect of Specific Welfare Policies on Poverty
Urban Institute
This 51-page US study measures the effect of different policies on the poverty rates of ever-single mothers and their children
Poverty & Hunger, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2006-05-27
Adoption and Foster Care by Lesbian and Gay Parents in the United States
Urban Institute
A 43-page demographic portrait of adopted and fostered children living with lesbian and gay parents in the US
Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2007-03-29
Final Report on the Evaluation of the Judicial Oversight Demonstration
Urban Institute
A US report presenting the results of an initiative testing the impact of a co-ordinated community approach to intimate partner violence in 3 US states (single page linking to all parts of the report)
Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2007-07-21
Looking Beyond Government: The Transfer of the T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood Model Across States
Urban Institute
This 6-page policy brief examines how a successful program for improving early care and education in one U.S. state is being adopted by other states
Families, Children & Youth, EducationPosted: 2004-02-13
Do Child Characteristics Affect How Children Fare in Families Receiving and Leaving Welfare?
Urban Institute
A 46-page U.S. discussion paper studying the developmental risks of children and adolescents in the families of former recipients and current recipients of welfare
Families, Children & Youth, Social PolicyPosted: 2004-08-20
The Economic Costs of Child Poverty
Urban Institute
US testimony on the costs of child poverty and the implications for public policy
Poverty & Hunger, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2007-01-28
Public and Private Roles in the Workplace
Urban Institute
A series of papers presented at a US roundtable held to consider how the public and private sectors can assist low-income working families (single page linking to each paper)
Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2007-09-14
What do "I Do's" Do? Potential Benefits of Marriage for Cohabiting Couples With Children
Urban Institute
An 8-page U.S. study quantifying the benefits of marriage, as compared to cohabitation, for families with children
Families, Children & Youth, Social PolicyPosted: 2004-05-26
Trends in U.S. Foster Care Adoption Legislation
Urban Institute
A 128-page US study examining recent state legislation dealing with the adoption of children from foster care
Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2006-11-22
At-Risk and Delinquent Girls Programs in the SafeFutures Demonstration
Urban Institute
This 144-page US report examines programmes that use community strategies to prevent and control female juvenile delinquency
Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2006-12-08
Use of Relative Care by Working Parents
Urban Institute
A 2-page U.S. snapshot on the incidence of relatives caring for children while their parents are at work
Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2005-04-28
The Implementation of the Partners for Fragile Families Demonstration Projects
Urban Institute
This 123-page US report describes the design and implementation of a programme aimed at increasing the capacity of young disadvantaged fathers to become more supportive of their children
Families, Children & Youth, Poverty & HungerPosted: 2007-08-11
Intentions and Results: A Look Back at the Adoption and Safe Families Act
Urban Institute
A series of papers (138-pages) examining the effects of the US Adoption and Safe Families Act of 1997 and its implementation
Families, Children & Youth, Social PolicyPosted: 2010-01-25
Is the Ring the Thing? Child Well-being and the Transition from Cohabitation to Marriage
Urban Institute
A 32-page US report addressing the extent to which children living in cohabiting families would benefit if their mothers were to marry
Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2007-08-29
More About the Dads: Exploring Associations between Nonresident Father Involvement and Child Welfare Case Outcomes
Urban Institute
This 30-page US study explores the relationships between nonresident father involvement with their children and child welfare case outcomes
Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2008-03-28
Early Care and Education for Children in Low Income Families
Urban Institute
This 58-page US report assesses the patterns of early care and education utilization by low income families in the US
Families, Children & Youth, EducationPosted: 2007-07-03
Immigration and Child and Family Policy
Urban Institute
A 36-page report assessing how the changing demographics of the low-income child population are affecting child and familly policy in the US (with special reference to immigrant families)
Immigration & Refugees, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2006-09-21
World Youth Report 2010: Youth and Climate Change
United Nations Programme on Youth
This 192-page report offers suggestions on how young people might be more effectively integrated as individual and collective agents of change within the realm of climate change adaptation and mitigation
Families, Children & Youth, Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2010-12-09
The State of the World's Children 2005: Childhood Under Threat
United Nations Children's Fund
A 164-page report showing that nearly half the world's children are suffering extreme deprivation from poverty, war and HIV/AIDS
Families, Children & Youth, Poverty & HungerPosted: 2004-12-18
World Youth Report 2003
United Nations
A 429-page overview of the global situation of young people, covering such matters as education, employment, poverty, health, environment, drugs, delinquency, leisure
Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2004-06-01
State of the World's Children 2011: Adolescence - An age of Opportunity
UNICEF
This 148-page report outlines the challenges adolescents face in health, education, protection and participation, and explores the risks and vulnerabilities of this pivotal stage
Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2011-03-04
The State of the World's Children 2007
UNICEF
This 160-page report examines the discrimination and disempowerment suffered by women
Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2007-05-02
An Overview of Child Well-Being in Rich Countries
UNICEF
This 52-page report examines the extent to which children's basic needs are being met in rich countries
Families, Children & Youth, Poverty & HungerPosted: 2007-02-19
Child Povertry in Rich Countries 2005
UNESCO
This 40-page report provides statistics on child poverty in the OECD countries
Poverty & Hunger, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2005-04-06
Strong Foundations: Early Childhood Care and Education
UNESCO
A 405-page report on global progress to providing universal basic education, with particular focus on early childhood care and education
Education, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2006-11-20
Supporting the Supporters: Families of Drug Misusers
UK Drug Policy Commission
This 8-page UK study reveals the ‘hidden burden’ of families caring for relatives with drug problems
Drug Abuse, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2009-12-03
Juvenile Firesetting: A Research Overview
U.S. Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention
An 8-page U.S. bulletin providing an outline of research and theories relating to juvenile firesetting.
Crime, Law & Order, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2005-06-06
Child Welfare: Better Data and Evaluations Could Improve Processes and Programs for Adopting Children With Special Needs
U.S. Government Accountability Office
A 56-page U.S. study examining how special needs adoptions might be facilitated
Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2005-07-19
Head Start Impact Study Final Report: Executive Summary
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
This 35-page executive summary of a US report into the Head Start programme finds that most gains in cognitive development fade out by first grade
Families, Children & Youth, EducationPosted: 2010-01-20
Youth Risk Behaviour Surveillance - United States, 2003
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
A 100-page report on six categories of priority risk behaviour among youth and young adults in the U.S. during 2003
Families, Children & Youth, HealthPosted: 2004-07-30
Work-related Learning: The Story So Far
U.K. Office for Standards in Education
A 20-page U.K. report examining the lessons to be learned from a survey of vocational education and training for 14 to 19 year olds in Denmark, the Netherlands and Australia
Education, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2005-06-14
Tackling Domestic Violence: Exploring the Health Service Contribution
U.K. Home Office
One of a series of reports dealing with domestic violence in the U.K., this 85-page report explores the health service contribution to tackling domestic violence
Crime, Law & Order, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2004-10-25
Early Stages in the Development of the Integrated Domestic Abuse Programme (IDAP): Implementing the Duluth Domestic Violence Pathfinder
U.K. Home Office
A 17-page report on a process evaluation of a scheme designed to intervene in domestic violence cases
Crime, Law & Order, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2004-06-25
Tackling Domestic Violence: Providing Support for Children Who Have Witnessed Domestic Violence
U.K. Home Office
This 18-page U.K. development and practice report offers recommendations for those involved in supporting children who have witnessed, or are currently witnessing, domestic violence. The report draws on the lessons of a number of projects
Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2004-12-08
Tackling Domestic Violence: Providing Advocacy and Support to Survivors of Domestic Violence
U.K. Home Office
This 14-page U.K. development and practice report aims to provide concise guidance to practitioners working directly with female victims of domestic violence
Crime, Law & Order, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2005-02-24
Young People, Crime and Antisocial Behaviour: Findings from the 2003 Crime and Justice Survey
U.K. Home Office
A 6-page document summarizing the findings of a self-report survey to measure the extent and nature of criminality and antisocial behaviour by young people aged 10-25
Crime, Law & Order, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2005-01-25
Part-Time is No Crime - So Why the Penalty?
U.K. Equal Opportunities Commission
The 42-page U.K. interim report of an investigation into flexible and part-time working
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2005-02-15
Do High Flyers Maintain Their Altitude?
Thomas B. Fordham Institute
This 27-page US study examines the performance of America's highest-achieving children over time and finds that many high-achieving students struggle to maintain their elite performance over the years and often fail to improve their reading ability at the same rate as their average and below-average classmates
Education, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2011-09-27
Engaging Older Youth: Program and City-level Strategies to Support Sustained Participation in Out-of-School Time
The Wallace Collection
This 106-page US study examines how to get youths to participate regularly in after-school programmes
Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2010-04-29
Making Care Coordination a Critical Component of the Pediatric Health System: A Multidisciplinary Framework
The Commonwealth Fund
This 34-page US report proposes a framework for care coordination in a high-performing pediatric health care system
Health, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2009-05-21
Investing in Children's Development: The Importance of Early Relationships
The Benevolent Society
This 20-page Australian paper outlines why it is so important for families, workers and communities to support children’s early development through warm, nurturing care, particularly for children living in families and communities that are under stress because of poverty, violence and discrimination
Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2010-09-16
Supporting Women From CALD Backgrounds Who Are Victims/survivors of Sexual Violence
The Australian Centre for the Study of Sexual Assault
This brief aims to raise awareness of the circumstances of refugee and immigrant women who are survivors of sexual violence as they establish new lives in Australia
Immigration & Refugees, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2011-02-21
Early Learnings: Indigenous Community Development Projects Report
Telstra Foundation
This 78-page Australian report evaluates 14 community-identified projects designed to create positive opportunities for indigenous children and youth
Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2005-10-12
Stengthening the Capacity of Aboriginal Children, Families and Communities
Telethon Institute for Child Health Research
This 656-page Australian survey throws new light on why most existing intervention programmes fail to overcome indigenous disadvantage
Indigenous Affairs, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2007-01-22
Straight Talk Helps Young Ugandans Protect Themselves from HIV
Straight Talk Foundation et al.
This 52-page report evaluates a multimedia campaign conducted in Uganda to change the sexual behaviour of Ugandan youth
Health, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2007-11-07
How do Families and Unattached Individuals Respond to Layoffs? Evidence from Canada
Statistics Canada
A 37-page Canadian report examining whether earnings of wives and teenagers increase in response to layoffs experienced by husbands
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2008-02-29
Canadian Nine-year-olds at School
Statistics Canada
This 68-page report provides an overview of the school achievement of Canadian 9-year-old children in 2006/2007. The paper focuses on similarities and differences between girls and boys; between children from low-income and higher-income homes; between provinces; and, where relevant, between communities of different sizes. The report looks at the education environments of the children and at links between environment and achievement. It also examines the links between early school readiness indicators at age 5 and school achievement at age 9, when the children were in grade 3 and grade 4
Education, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2009-09-28
Family Violence in Canada: A Statistical Profile
Statistics Canada
This 64-page annual report provides the most current data on the nature and extent of family violence in Canada, as well as trends over time. This year, the focus of the report is a profile of shelters that provide residential services to women and children fleeing abusive situations
Families, Children & Youth, Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2009-10-22
Navigating Family Transitions: Evidence from the General Social Survey 2006
Statistics Canada
A 28-page Canadian report investigating how young Canadian families are negotiating certain key transitions that have significant impacts on the early years of family life
Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2007-06-19
The Impact of Young Motherhood on Education, Employment and Marriage
SPRC
A 37-page Australian discussion paper examining the outcomes of women who have their first child when young
Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2006-11-20
Family Resilience Where Families Have a Child (0-8 years) with Disability
SPRC
This 91-page Australian report develops the understanding of resilience in families with a disabled child
Disability, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2008-08-18
Evaluation Plan: Early Intervention Program
SPRC
A 42-page Australian plan for the evaluation of a voluntary intervention programme designed to assist families encountering problems in caring for their children
Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2006-10-30
Young Motherhood and Child Outcomes
SPRC
A 41-page Australian report tests for the existence of a causal impact of mother’s age at birth in Australia. Outcomes for young children and for teenagers/young adults are considered
Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2011-02-16
Young Carers: Social Policy Impacts of the Caring Responsibilities of Children and Young Adults
SPRC
A 134-page theoretically-informed and policy-focused quantitative and qualitative study on young carers in Australia
Social Policy, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2011-12-19
Post-diagnosis Support for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Their Families and Carers
SPRC
This 170-page Australian paper consists of two reports on post-diagnosis support for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. The reports are based on literature reviews addressing the experiences of diagnosis, treatment and support for families with children who are diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Families, Children & Youth, HealthPosted: 2011-05-19
Staying Home Leaving Violence: Listening to Women’s Experiences
SPRC
A 38-page Australian report of the findings from an innovative and developing program which provides practical and emotional support to women leaving domestic violence, with the aim to support the victims to remain safely in their own home
Families, Children & Youth, Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2011-05-19
Out-of-Home Care for Children in Australia: A Review of Literature and Policy
SPRC
This 70-page Australian study reviews trends in out-of-home care for children
Families, Children & Youth, Social PolicyPosted: 2008-03-09
Evaluation of the Self-directed Support Pilot for Children and Young Adults with a Physical Disability
SPRC
A 48-page evaluation of the outcomes, process and costs of the Australian Self Directed Support pilot
Families, Children & Youth, DisabilityPosted: 2011-03-22
Family Joblessness in Australia
SPRC
A 4-page article examining the problem of family joblessness in Australia
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2009-05-17
Benefits of a Speech Pathology Programme
Speech Pathology Australia
This Australian background paper claims that a speech pathology programme has important lessons for the treatment of teens with behavioural problems
Families, Children & Youth, EducationPosted: 2010-05-20
Youth Suicide Prevention Position Statement
SPA
This 29-page Australian paper consolidates some previously inaccessible information on youth suicide and outlines the current programs and initiatives in place in Australia to tackle it, including highlighting the role of schools
Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2011-03-08
A Cross-National Comparison on the Impact of Children on Adult Time
Social Policy Research Centre
This 30-page Australian discussion paper compares the impact of children on adult time-use in Australia, Italy, Norway and Germany
Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2005-03-26