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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Research report Dec 1993
Young people, families and disadvantage
A report commissioned by the Australian Department of Social Security
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Research report Oct 2012
Ageing parent carers of people with a disability
This report presents information on parents who care for people with a disability in Victoria, focusing on the issue of ageing.
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Research report Feb 1993
Young people living on the urban fringe: Preliminary report: The youth of Berwick
Examines the life circumstances of the young people of Berwick, the issues they face and the policy implications of the information gathered
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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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Research report Aug 2015
Review of government initiatives for reconciling work and family life
A review of government initiatives that help families balance their work and family responsibilities.
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Media release Mar 2019
Financial effects of divorce worse for women
Women are more likely to initiate divorce, but also more likely to suffer financially from it.
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Webinar May 2019
Extending care: Supporting young people’s transition from out-of-home care to adulthood
This webinar discussed recent research on the social and economic benefits of extending care to young people transitioning to adulthood.
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Short article May 2019
Young people transitioning from out-of-home care: What do public inquiries tell us about the state of current policy and practice in Australia?
This short article summarises key messages from recent public inquiries about supporting young people leaving out-of-home care.