Improving lives - helping workless families: analysis and research pack
In 'Improving lives - helping workless families', the British Government sets out proposals to improve outcomes for children who grow up in workless families. This document presents the strong evidence...
View ArticleHomelessness in young people aged under 16 years: a literature review
There are concerns in the youth accommodation sector in Western Australia that the needs of homeless young people, who are living independently of their families, are not being adequately met by the...
View ArticleFamily, domestic and sexual violence in Australia 2018
This report brings together the latest data on the prevalence, scope, and impact of family, domestic and sexual violence in Australia. It provides information from multiple sources on victims,...
View ArticleImproving lives - helping workless families: indicators 2018
In 'Improving lives - helping workless families', the British Government sets out proposals to improve outcomes for children who grow up in workless families. The policy was supported by a strong...
View ArticleAustralian Homelessness Monitor 2018
The Australian Homelessness Monitor 2018 is the first independent analysis examining changes in the scale and nature of homelessness in Australia, the broader social and economic drivers, and the...
View ArticleReport on consultations with socially excluded children and young people
In this report, the New South Wales Advocate for Children and Young People presents 70 recommendations to improve policy and practice relating to children's welfare and wellbeing. The key and...
View ArticleThe economic cost of violence against children and young people
Violence and abuse against children not only affects their lives, it has a tremendous economic impact for individuals, society and the government. This study was commissioned to calculate the economic...
View ArticleFamily, domestic and sexual violence in Australia: continuing the national...
This report brings together the latest information on the prevalence and impact of family, domestic and sexual violence in Australia, and identifies key gaps in the data. Statistics are provided on:...
View ArticleImproving housing and service responses to domestic and family violence for...
Indigenous women and children have very limited housing pathways to choose from in the aftermath of domestic and family violence, and they often become trapped in a revolving door between crisis...
View ArticleHow Australia can invest in children and return more: a new look at the $15b...
This report highlights the issue of late intervention in Australia and the significant costs of not investing early enough in children and young people. It details how Australian governments spend...
View ArticleMental health: draft report
The Productivity Commission is now undertaking an inquiry the role of improving mental health to support economic participation and enhancing productivity and economic growth. This draft report has...
View ArticleChildren and young people on the edge of care, out of home and alone:...
Every year across Australia, thousands of children and young people under 16 leave home or go missing from out-of-home care placements. Many will become homeless, many will couch surf, and others will...
View ArticleAustralian Homelessness Monitor 2020
The Australian Homelessness Monitor series provides an independent analysis of changes in the scale and nature of homelessness in Australia, the broader social and economic drivers, and the impact of...
View ArticleMental health: inquiry report
This report looks at the role of improving mental health to support economic participation and enhancing productivity and economic growth. It presents the findings and recommendations of an inquiry by...
View ArticleStayHome?: the impact of COVID-19 on unaccompanied homeless children in...
As in other nations, the Tasmanian Government introduced travel and lockdown restrictions to help address the COVID-19 pandemic. Numerous measures have also been introduced to respond to the needs of...
View ArticleStayHome?: the impact of COVID-19 on unaccompanied homeless children in...
As in other nations, the Tasmanian Government introduced travel and lockdown restrictions to help address the COVID-19 pandemic. Numerous measures have also been introduced to respond to the needs of...
View ArticleThe first year of Covid-19: initial outcomes of our collective care for...
This report looks into the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on poor children in New Zealand. It draws on interviews with social service providers, reports and articles, and public data sets, regarding...
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