Family Matters article Apr 1994
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Family Matters article Apr 1994
The many faces of families
This paper discusses the diversity of families in Australia in terms of their composition, culture and race but argues that diversity is much more than simply a matter for recognition and celebration.
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Practice guide Feb 2011
Supporting women from CALD backgrounds who are victim/survivors of sexual violence
This Wrap aims to raise awareness of the circumstances of refugee and immigrant women who are survivors of sexual violence as they establish new lives
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Practice guide Dec 2013
Improving the accessibility of health services in urban and regional settings for Indigenous people
This fact sheet reviews the evidence on what works, what doesn't, and what further research is needed.
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Practice guide Jul 2015
Cultural competency in the delivery of health services for Indigenous people
This paper examines the Australian and international evidence on cultural competence in health care settings.
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Family Matters article May 2010
Picking up the pieces
This article is a literature review of research regarding the responses of individuals, families and communities to catastrophic events.
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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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Family Matters article May 2010
Legal recognition of Sharia law
This paper examines arguments that have been raised for and against the official recognition of Sharia law and finds that, on balance, the status quo should prevail.
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Research report Jul 1981
Marriage counselling in Australia
Paper presents an overview of marriage counselling services with a focus mainly on information obtained from Family Law Act approved organisations
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Research report Oct 1981
Migrant families in Australia
The paper reviews the history of post war migration and the socioeconomic context in which migrants live and work