Research snapshot Jun 2018
Settlement outcomes of humanitarian youth and active citizenship
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This research summary reports on how young people aged 15-25 years old from humanitarian backgrounds are settling in Australia.
Research snapshot Jun 2018
This research summary reports on how young people aged 15-25 years old from humanitarian backgrounds are settling in Australia.
Short article Aug 2022
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Media release Nov 2022
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Journal article Mar 2023
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Journal article Sep 2022
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Journal article Feb 2022
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Journal article Mar 2023
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