Social isolation
Journal article
How do we regenerate middle suburban ‘greyfield’ areas?
This bulletin reveals areas of the country which require major regeneration of residential, energy, water and communications infrastructure, better known as 'grey fields'.
Book
Reaching for health: The Australian women's health movement and public policy
The women’s health movement shocked and scandalised when it burst into Australian politics in the early 1970s. It cast the light of day onto taboo subjects such as sexual assault, abortion and domestic violence, provoking outrage and condemnation. Some of the services women created for themselves were subjected to police raids; sex education material was...
Report
The role of informal community resources in supporting independent housing for young people recovering from mental illness
This project has three key aims. The primary aim is to investigate the role of informal community resources in promoting stable housing outcomes and enhancing social inclusion for young people recovering from a mental illness. The second aim is to identify the neighbourhood factors that potentially moderate the risk of homelessness for youth in recovery...
Discussion paper
Access and Equity Inquiry into the responsiveness of Australian Government services to Australia’s culturally and linguistically diverse population
The focus of the Inquiry is on the Australian Government departments and agencies and responses are now being sought to this discussion paper. Access and Equity is the policy that requires that all Australians have equal access to Australian Government services for which they are eligible, no matter what their cultural background is or what...
Report
Sambell Oration 2011: Sharing prosperity
The Brotherhood's annual Sambell Oration Dinner for 2011 featured Jennifer Westacott, Chief Executive of the Business Council of Australia. Named after former Brotherhood of St Laurence Executive Director Archbishop Geoffrey Sambell, the event reflects his vision for social justice and provides a forum for leaders in our community to express their views. Jennifer Westacott explored...