‘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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‘Care’: Moral concept or merely an organisational suffix?
This article is a conceptual-theoretical analysis which explores the characteristics of human services that embrace managerialism. It investigates the moral constructions of personhood in regard to people with intellectual disability (ID) within this service context.
‘I know my body, I’ve lived in it all my life’: Therapy, surgery and remediation experiences of young people with disabilities
This articles discusses the physical, social and emotional implications of remediation from the perspective of young people who are growing up with a disability.
‘Out of pocket’ costs to stroke patients during the first year after stroke – results from the North East Melbourne Stroke Incidence Study
This study aimed to determine the nature and magnitude of ‘out of pocket’ costs to stroke patients during the first year after stroke.
"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 consideration of medicalisation: Choice, engagement and other responsibilities of parents of children with autism spectrum disorder
This paper presents parents' experiences of diagnosis and treatment of children with autism. Information was collected from parents living in four Australian states. The treatment of autism was a complicated process involving consumption, advocacy and education.
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 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 national plan for child and youth wellbeing
The Australian Research Alliance for Children and Youth (ARACY) are developing The Nest: a national plan for child and youth wellbeing. The Nest is an initiative that aims to improve the health and wellbeing of young Australians from birth to 24 years.
- presents the important things to know for 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...