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Sandra Jones
Report
Australia’s attitudes and behaviours towards autism and experiences of autistic people and their families
In July 2015, Amaze released its strategic directions to 2040, a 25-year plan with a social impact goal. This report outlines recent research findings surveys in relation to employment.
Report
Why don’t friends and relatives of underage drinkers comply with secondary supply laws in NSW?
Executive summary The Australian Guidelines to Reduce Health Risks from Drinking Alcohol recommend that “for children and young people under 18 years of age, not drinking alcohol is the safest option”. However, in Australia the majority of children have tried alcohol by the age of 12 and there is a perception among many adolescents and...
Literature review
Evidence check: Principles of public health interventions to support injury recovery and return to productivity
This review examined the evidence for the effectiveness for public health interventions and identified principles and strategies which could be used in public health interventions for injured people. The review found evidence that self-efficacy and/or goal setting are potentially effective approaches that could be incorporated into broader interventions and that cognitive behavioural therapy interventions can...
Report
Regulation of alcohol advertising: policy options for Australia
This paper reviews the codes that apply to alcohol advertising in each of the four countries, research into the effectiveness of these codes, and the small body of research into consumer attitudes towards alcohol advertising regulation.
Briefing paper
Alcohol warning labels: are they effective?
Australia does not currently require warning labels on alcohol products, putting Australia out of step with many other countries. Given the potential persuasive power of labels, as well as the rising social costs of alcoholism in the United States (US), government - mandated warning labels were enforced and have appeared on all alcoholic beverage containers...