Policy and practice paper Sep 2007
Why is there a shortage of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Carers?
In this paper we present study participants’ views about the shortage of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander carers
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Policy and practice paper Sep 2007
In this paper we present study participants’ views about the shortage of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander carers
Family Matters article Dec 1992
This article examines the impact of sustained high levels of unemployment on young people's pathways to adulthood and on their families, including discussion around leaving home and forming relationships; being unemployed and living at home with parents; lack of parental support and government initiatives.
Research report Dec 1989
Research findings and conclusions and details suggestions for short- and long-term strategies; a summary report outlines the main issues.
Resource sheet Jan 2017
This page contains selected web resources relating to grandparents.
Resource sheet Jan 2017
This page contains selected web resources relating to disability and carers.
Policy and practice paper Sep 2007
Looks at what kind of training would assist in providing safe, nurturing care and continuity of cultural needs for children in care
Family Matters article Dec 1991
This article looks at the effects of the recession, and other factors, on employment in rural and remote towns, such as Tennant Creek in the Northern Territory where the Institute has begun interviewing for the Australian Living Standards Study, and notes that the community has lost ground during the eighties, despite all its efforts and plans.
Short article Sep 2017
Young people leaving care have specific needs and are at greater risk of contact with the justice system.
Policy and practice paper Nov 2005
Examines the recruitment, retention, training, assessment and support of Aboriginal and Torres people caring for children removed from their parents
Webinar Dec 2013
This webinar gives a guaranteed, easy-to-understand "nuts and bolts" overview of evaluation.