‘ART IN PRISONS’ A literature review of the philosophies and impacts of visual arts programs for correctional populations
This report is a review of academic and other literature examining the impacts of art in prison programs.
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‘Stroke a chord’: the effect of singing in a community choir on mood and social engagement for people living with aphasia following a stroke
People with aphasia can benefit from music therapy. An intervention showed that the treatment led to a reduction in mood disorders in people with aphasia.
"Absence Makes the Heart Grow Fonder": Students with Chronic Illness Seeking Academic Continuity through Interaction with Their Teachers at School
This study investigated secondary school students' access and to and utilisation of opportunities to learn effectively so that academic progress is made despite disruption to full-time schooling. It discussed the implications of academic support for students with chronic illness.
"All at sea": the experience of living with cystic fibrosis
This article seeks to explore the lived experiences of people with cystic fibrosis (CF) - a chronic, life-threatening, life-limiting disease that demands a relentless regime of daily treatment.
“Having the Time of My Life”: An Exploratory Study of Women With Intellectual Disability Growing Older
In this paper we report on an exploratory study with a group of 13 older women with intellectual disability in Sydney, Australia, to add to the limited knowledge about how they perceive their lives as they grow older.
A framework for providing information in individualised funding programmes
The need for all people with disability to have access to reliable information before they can make informed choices in individualised funding programmes is well documented. However, little...
A Healthier Future For All Australians Final Report, June 2009
This report provides the governments of Australia with a practical national plan for health reform that will benefit Australians, not just now but well into the future.
A long-term population-based clinical and morbidity profile of Angelman syndrome in Western Australia: 1953–2003
This paper presents the incidence, clinical presentation and associated comorbidities of Angelman syndrome (AS) in Western Australia. It predicts the need for a higher number of sheltered accommodation.
A masculine perspective of gendered topics in the research literature on males and females with intellectual disability
This article presents a review of published literature that focused on male social pathologies. The review identified a thematic difference. The literature paid less attention to male health compared with female health. A strong focus was evident on problematised male sexual behaviour.
A narrative review of Men's Sheds literature: Reducing social isolation and promoting men's health and well-being
This paper reviews literature on Men's Shed programmes. The objective of the programme is to promote men's health and well-being. The study found a limited amount of literature on the topic. Moreover, it highlights the importance of examining the potential benefits of Men's Shed programmes.
- A Guide for disability practitioners, schools, employers and young people looking to make the transition from school to employment in Australia....
- The Culturally Proficient Service Delivery Research to Action Guide has been developed to assist in the provision of accessible, appropriate and effective disab...