Family Matters article Apr 1991
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Family Matters article Apr 1991
Youth wages and poverty
This article discusses the rationales that underpin the practice of youth wages traditionally being set at a lower rate than adult wages.
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Family Matters article May 2010
Family and place
The first set of articles in this edition of Family Matters considers aspects of place, including neighbourhood effects and the measurement of locational disadvantage - key issues in informing public policy - and discussion of place-based programs designed to ameliorate the impacts of disadvantage on children, families and communities.
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Research report Dec 1993
In search of poverty and affluence: An investigation of families living in two Melbourne municipalities
Draws on data from a three year study of living standards of Australian families in 12 localities which reflect varying socio-economic settings.
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Research report May 1988
Low wage earners in Australia: A report prepared for the Brotherhood of St Laurence
Defines part of the workforce as low wage workers and then examines their characteristics in terms of employment, family type and income.
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Webinar May 2019
Needs assessment: A tool for program planning and community building
This webinar demonstrated how a needs assessment can inform program planning, as well as contribute to community building outcomes.
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Policy and practice paper May 2014
The good practice guide to Child Aware Approaches: Keeping children safe and well
Child Aware Approaches is a grassroots initiative to develop local approaches, actions and initiatives to keep children safe and well.