Research report Nov 2013
The tyrannies of distance and disadvantage
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This research report investigates whether children in regional areas experience a "tyranny of distance" or a "tyranny of disadvantage".
Research report Nov 2013
This research report investigates whether children in regional areas experience a "tyranny of distance" or a "tyranny of disadvantage".
Policy and practice paper Jun 2002
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Practice guide Jul 2013
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Family Matters article Apr 1994
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Policy and practice paper Nov 2005
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Family Matters article Apr 2002
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Family Matters article Jun 1997
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Family Matters article Apr 1994
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Family Matters article Feb 2007
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