Around two-thirds of students have reported incomes below the poverty line as student debt soars by almost 30 per cent in just six years according to the findings of the University Student Finances in 2012 report. Summary: According to Universities Australia's comprehensive report, soaring personal debt levels - that have risen from $28,861 in 2006...

This study sought to broaden and deepen understanding of homelessness amongst families through investigating their experiences as citizens (rather than clients of services) over an 18-month period. It investigated how they cared for their children and went about their lives during and after periods of homelessness, the interactions they had with a range of people...

In 2011-12, Australian governments spent $6.9 billion on disability support services under the National Disability Agreement, accessed by more than 317,600 people

This paper explores differences between two types of illicit drug users (heroin users and non-heroin users) in relation to injecting risk behaviours, self-reported mental health, driving and crime. Key findings Participants were divided into two groups based on recent heroin use: heroin versus non-heroin. Both groups were aged around 40yrs, mainly male, single and unemployed...

This guide provides strategies for disability service providers to draw upon when creating and sustaining a workforce of support workers to meet the aims of DisabilityCare Australia and implement the National Disability Insurance Scheme Act 2013. In particular, the Guide is designed to assist providers develop a workforce strategy that will enable support workers to...