This report describes the key findings of a longitudinal study (2004—2008) investigating the experiences of settlement among a group of 120 recently arrived young people with refugee backgrounds settling in Melbourne, Australia.

The Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), in conjunction with the Cooperative Research Centre for Aboriginal Health (CRCAH), hosted the 3rd National Indigenous Science and Research Roundtable entitled “Nutrition and Preventative Health in Indigenous Futures” on 4th-5th August 2009 in Adelaide, South Australia. This Roundtable fulfilled a commitment to the delegates from the inaugural...

In 2008 Mission Australia conducted its seventh annual National survey of young Australians with over 45,000 young people aged 11-24 years. The survey aimed to identify the important and emerging issues for young people through a series of questions on what they value, their issues of concern, where they turn for advice and support and...

The relationship between spirituality, religion and health is an emerging area of research worldwide. Although the available evidence generally supports a positive association between religious beliefs, spirituality and health, the reasons underlying this association are not well understood. This paper explores the role that spirituality plays in social and emotional wellbeing (SEWB) for one group...

The purpose of the model Act is to develop a clear and stable legislative framework of Occupational Health and Safety rights and obligations that will endure over time and be capable of application in all jurisdictions. In July 2008, the Council of Australian Governments (COAG) formally committed to the harmonisation of OHS legislation by signing...