Family Matters article Jun 2007
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Family Matters article Jun 2007
The Families Caring for a Person with a Disability Study and the social lives of carers
This article introduces the 'Families Caring for a Person with a Disability Study', a collaborative project between the Australian Institute of Family Studies and the Australian Government Department of Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs, describing its aims and methodology, and presents initial findings on the social lives of carers.
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Research report Jun 2008
The nature and impact of caring for family members with a disability in Australia
Based upon data from a national survey, conducted in 2006, of 1,002 carers who receive an Australian Government payment directed towards carers
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Practice guide Sep 2008
Sexual assault and adults with a disability
This paper provides clear directions for future research and practice in responding to and preventing sexual assault among adults with a disability.
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Policy and practice paper Dec 2009
Parental intellectual disability and child protection: Key issues
Produced by the National Child Protection Clearinghouse
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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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Practice guide Feb 2014
Increasing employment rates for Indigenous people with a disability
Looks at the effectiveness of both Indigenous-specific and mainstream Australian employment programs, as well as overseas programs.
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Research report Mar 2015
Demographics of living alone
People living alone now account for a quarter of all Australian households.
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Media release Mar 2015
Many Australians live alone
A quarter of all Australian households are now lone person households, according to a new demographic trends paper released today by the Australian Institute of Family Studies.
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Resource sheet Jan 2017
Web resources: Disability and carers
This page contains selected web resources relating to disability and carers.