Engaging Indigenous parents in their children's education
Daryl Higgins and Sam Morley
Closing the Gap— July 2014
Reviews evaluation studies on parental educational engagement in Australia and presents case studies on several programs.
Archived AIFS publications
These publications may be of interest for historical reasons. Because of their age, they may not reflect current research data or AIFS' current research methodologies.
All publications are also listed in our library catalogue.
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Data about and for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians
Nicholas Biddle
Closing the Gap— July 2014
Explores the issues concerning and best practice for data collection for and about Indigenous people in Australia.
Under the influence?: Considering the role of alcohol and sexual assault in social contexts
Liz Wall and Antonia Quadara
ACSSA Issues No. 18 — July 2014
Reviews research on the link between alcohol and sexual assaults that are perpetrated in circumstances of socialising and sexual interactions
Gender equality and violence against women: What’s the connection?
Liz Wall
ACSSA Research Summary No. 7 — June 2014
Traces the path of research on violence against women to conclude that gender inequality is an underlying determinant in the factors that cause it
Effectiveness of traineeships and apprenticeships for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population
Nicholas Biddle, Clare Brennan and Mandy Yap
Closing the Gap— June 2014
Looks at the data on participation rates, gender differences, occupation types, employment outcomes, and personal outcomes, and reviews their impacts.
Sexual revictimisation: Individual, interpersonal and contextual factors
Mary Stathopoulos
ACSSA Research Summary No. 6 — May 2014
Traces the path of research on violence against women to conclude that gender inequality is an underlying determinant in the factors that cause it
Bystander approaches: Responding to and preventing men's sexual violence against women
Anastasia Powell
ACSSA Issues No. 17 — May 2014
Paper aims to review research around alcohol use in sexual assaults that are perpetrated in circumstances of socializing and sexual interactions
Working with Indigenous men in behaviour change programs: Helem Yumba Queensland Healing Centre
Mary Stathopoulos
ACSSA Working With No. 7 — April 2014
Helem Yumba Central Queensland Healing Centre is a community organisation in Rockhampton, Queensland, which offers support and counselling services
Success factors for Indigenous entrepreneurs and community-based enterprises
Sam Morley
Closing the Gap— April 2014
The paper reviews what is known about successful ventures, what works, what doesn't, and what further research is needed.
The exception that proves the rule: Female sex offending and the gendered nature of sexual violence
Mary Stathopoulos
ACSSA Research Summary No. 5 — March 2014
This Research Summary demonstrates that female sex offending, although a serious issue, makes up a very small percentage of all sex offences
Acknowledging complexity in the impacts of sexual victimisation trauma
Liz Wall and Antonia Quadara
ACSSA Issues No. 16 — February 2014
Paper aims to provide an overview of complex trauma as a concept for classifying a varying range of symptomatology.
Improving labour market outcomes through education and training
Tom Karmel, Josie Misko, Davinia Blomberg, Alice Bednarz and Georgina Atkinson
Closing the Gap— February 2014
This paper explores the disparity in participation and attainment by Indigenous Australians in education and training and how it can be addressed.
Increasing employment rates for Indigenous people with a disability
Closing the Gap— February 2014
Looks at the effectiveness of both Indigenous-specific and mainstream Australian employment programs, as well as overseas programs.
Review of early childhood parenting, education and health intervention programs for Indigenous children and families in Australia
Jennifer Bowes and Rebekah Grace
Closing the Gap— February 2014
Reviews the research literature on the effectiveness of intervention programs for Indigenous children and their families in early childhood.
Supporting healthy communities through arts programs
Vicki-Ann Ware
Closing the Gap— January 2014
This paper considers the role of the arts in building and supporting healthy communities.
Community beliefs and misconceptions about male sexual assault
Kirsty Duncanson
ACSSA Resource Sheet No. 7 — December 2013
Outlines four central assumptions concerning male sexual assault, and we identify research and data that dispel these assumptions
Supporting healthy communities through sports and recreation programs
Vicki-Ann Ware and Veronica Meredith
Closing the Gap— December 2013
Reviews the available evidence and identifies a list of principles of 'what works' and 'what doesn't work' to assist with program implementation.
What works?: A review of actions addressing the social and economic determinants of Indigenous health
Katy Osborne, Frances Baum and Lynsey Brown
Closing the Gap— December 2013
Reviews evidence relating to improving Indigenous outcomes across a range of key social and economic health and welllbeing.
Housing strategies that improve Indigenous health outcomes
Vicki-Ann Ware
Closing the Gap— December 2013
This resource sheet examines the links between housing quality and health outcomes and the mechanisms by which housing influences health outcomes.
Improving the early life outcomes of Indigenous children: Implementing early childhood development at the local level
Sarah Wise
Closing the Gap— December 2013
Reviews the research on why localised early childhood development is an effective means to close the gap in Indigenous early childhood development.
