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Housing assistance in Australia 2011
Housing assistance in Australia 2011 is a compendium style publication which provides readers with information about housing assistance in each segment of the housing sector: government, not-for-profit and the private sector. Key issues including allocation and waiting lists for social housing, overcrowding, and affordability are examined as well as changes over recent years. Housing assistance provided to special needs groups such as Indigenous Australians, the young and old, and to those with a disability are also examined. AIHW catalogue number (HOU236). Click on the link to view the media release and report.
Government-funded specialist homelessness services: SAAP National Data Collection annual report 2009-10: Australia
In 2009-10, 219,900 people (or 1 in every 100 Australians) used government-funded specialist homelessness services. Of these, 135,700 (62%) were clients and 84,100 (38%) were children accompanying clients. In 2009-10, young people, particularly young women, children, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, were significant users of specialist homelessness services. Clients were supported for an average of 64 days and, when accommodated, were accommodated for an average of 60 days. Family groups generally had longer periods of support and accommodation than people who presented on their own. AIHW catalogue number (HOU246). Click on the link to view the media release and report.
Young Australians: their health and wellbeing 2011
This report is the fourth in a series of national statistical reports on young people aged 12-24 years, produced by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare. It provides the latest available information on how Australia's young people are faring according to a set of national indicators of health and wellbeing. Death rates have fallen considerably among young people, mainly due to declines in injury deaths. Most young people are achieving national minimum standards for reading, writing and numeracy, are fully engaged in study or work, and have strong support networks. There are some favourable trends in risk and protective factors, such as declines in smoking and illicit substance use. But it is not all good news. There is a high rate of mental disorders among young people, and road transport accidents, although continuing to decline, are still a major cause of death among young males. Too many young people are overweight or obese, are not doing sufficient physical activity or eating enough fruit and vegetables, and are drinking alcohol at risky levels. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people are far more likely to be disadvantaged across a broad range of indicators. AIHW catalogue number (PHE140). Click on the link to view the media release and report.
Child protection Australia 2009-10
This report contains comprehensive information on state and territory child protection and support services, and the characteristics of Australian children within the child protection system. Across Australia in 2009-10:
- over 187,000 children were the subject of a child protection notification;
- just over 31,000 children were the subject of a substantiation;
- and there were almost 8,050 foster carer households.
- around 37,000 children were on care and protection orders;
- almost 36,000 children were living in out-of-home care;
AIHW catalogue number (CWS39). Click on the link to view the media release and report.
People turned away from government-funded specialist homelessness accommodation 2009-10
This report presents data on the people turned away from government-funded specialist homelessness accommodation in 2009-10. The data indicate that government-funded specialist homelessness agencies are operating to capacity and are unable to completely meet the demand for their accommodation. Some groups, such as families, experience more difficulty than others in obtaining accommodation. When new requests for accommodation are considered on any given day, 58% of all people who sought immediate accommodation were turned away. New requests, however, comprise only 4% of the total demand for accommodation. When new requests plus all people currently in accommodation are considered, 2% of all people who sought immediate accommodation were newly accommodated on any given day and 2% were turned away. The rate of turn-away was similar to that reported in recent years. AIHW catalogue number (HOU248). Available from the internet only. Click on the link to view the media release and report.
People turned away from government-funded specialist homelessness accommodation 2009-10: appendix Click on the link to view the report.
Shelter: development of a Children's Headline Indicator
Access to stable, adequate shelter plays a major role in the health and wellbeing of families, and in particular children, by providing a safe environment, the security that allows participation in the social, educational, economic, and community aspects of their lives and the privacy to foster autonomy as an individual and a family unit. This report describes the process of developing a Children's Headline Indicator to measure the multidimensional aspects of shelter. It presents research evidence on the associations between shelter and children's wellbeing; assesses potential indicators and data sources; and recommends an indicator based on households experiencing housing disadvantage. AIHW catalogue number ( PHE132 ). Available from CanPrint for $23 (1300 889 873). Click on the link to view the report.
Indigenous community housing 2008-09
Indigenous community housing 2008-09 includes national data collected by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare on Indigenous community housing. Information is presented on a range of Indigenous housing indicators including overcrowding, dwelling condition, affordability, connection to services and recurrent and capital expenditure. There is also information on Indigenous community housing organisations such as whether they have a housing management plan and the proportion of employees undertaking training. AIHW catalogue number ( HOU 299 ). This report is internet only. Click on the link to view the report.
The Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission recently released a discussion paper on accessibility issues faced by people with disability and older Australians in using consumer electronics and other household appliances: The Overlooked Consumers, available on HREOC's website at http://www.humanrights.gov.au//disability_rights/consumer/overlooked.htm .
The paper discusses problems in the design of everyday appliances, but also identifies problems which should be easier to fix if information is available to consumers about the accessibility features of different products. They will work with consumer protection authorities including the ACCC, and with industry groups, to give consumers with disabilities a fairer go.
Crisis Accommodation Program 2008-09 (internet only)
This report presents data for the 2008-09 Commonwealth State Housing Agreement (CSHA) Crisis Accommodation Program (CAP) data collection. Dwellings funded under the CSHA Crisis Accommodation Program are used by governments, churches and other welfare organisations to assist people in situations of actual or impending crisis or homelessness. AIHW catalogue number (HOU 228). Click on the link to view the internet only report.
New Lifeline national website
Lifeline Australia’s new national web site is now up on the web. The redeveloped website enables people seeking help to go online to access information and resources, including self-help services. Lifeline currently answers about half a million calls on its 13 11 14 number each year from Australians. This is an average of 1200 calls a day. This new improved website provides vital information on suicide prevention, support services, Lifeline training programs and additional details on how to get involved. Visit www.lifeline.org.au
Family social network: development of a Children's Headline Indicator
A strong family social network provides access to support and resources, and is linked to better outcomes for children's health, development and wellbeing. This report describes the process of developing a Children's Headline Indicator designed to measure the quality of families' social interactions. It presents research evidence on the importance of the quality of family social networks for children's outcomes, assesses potential indicators and data sources, and recommends an indicator based on the ability of a family to get help when needed. AIHW catalogue number ( PHE131 ). Available from CanPrint for $23report. (1300 889 873). Click on the link to view the report.
Not-for-profits spared tax changes
The Government has promised to do no "harm" to charities following the release of the Henry Review.
Demand for accommodation from government-funded specialist homelessness services 2008-09 a report from the Interim SAAP National Data Collection
Although government-funded specialist homelessness agencies accommodate large numbers of people every day, they cannot always meet all the requests for accommodation. This report provides information about the level of unmet demand for this accommodation, including how the estimates are calculated. Click on the link to view the report and media release. AIHW catalogue number (HOU 230).
Young people and children in social housing
This bulletin presents information about the young population assisted by social housing and crisis accommodation. It describes the households in which children and young people reside in social housing and discusses the pattern of assistance through social housing both as dependants and as primary tenants. AIHW catalogue number (AUS134). Available from the internet only. Click on the link to view the media release and report.
Demand for accommodation from government-funded specialist homelessness services 2008-09: summary
Demand for accommodation from government-funded specialist homelessness services 2008-09: summary provides a summary of the Demand for accommodation from government-funded specialist homelessness services 2008-09 report (internet-only release), with a focus on the people turned away from accommodation. Click on the link to view the report and media release. AIHW catalogue number (HOU 231).
Community Services (LINCS)
Information maintained in this database contains information about support services available for people with disability and people with age related disability, their families and carers. The database is a collaborative community services directory which includes IDEAS specialist disability entries and incorporates services available to the broader community. Managed by IDEAS.
Juvenile justice in Australia 2007-08
Each day, around 6,000 young people are under juvenile justice supervision in
Social Research
Read an overview of recent research findings. Research plays a dynamic role within The Benevolent Society. They apply research findings and evidence to our own services, and it is a key tool in helping us to achieve their purpose of creating caring, inclusive communities and a just society.
The Benevolent Society partners with a range of individuals and organisations to conduct research. The Research Snapshot Volume 2 summarises the findings from recent projects. By producing regular compilations of our research findings, we hope to increase mutual understanding of how we work with communities and provide inspiration to continue expanding our research horizons.
Read more about The Benevolent Society's research and social policy activities.
Some content of their latest edition:-
Social capital Creating better communities part two: A study of social capital creation in four communities
Volunteering V21: Enhancing volunteering for the 21st Century
Community participation and health Community building and health: Lessons from two communities on the NSW Central Coast
Response to Forgotten Australians Living at Scarba Home for children
Evaluation A participatory model of evaluation of counselling and natural therapies services
The health and welfare of Australia's Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people: an overview 2011
The health and welfare of Australia's Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people: an overview 2011 is a summary publication of Indigenous health and welfare statistics prepared by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare. Together with a series of articles available online from the AIHW Indigenous observatory and the Australian Bureau of Statistics, it provides a comprehensive statistical picture of Indigenous health and welfare. Topics covered in the publication include: demographic characteristics; determinants of health and welfare; health and functioning; mortality and life expectancy; health across the life stages; health care and other support services; and health and welfare expenditure. AIHW catalogue number (IHW42). Click on the link to view the media release and report.
National Health Survey: Summary of Results, 2004-05. http://www.abs.gov.au/ausstats/subscriber.nsf/log?openagent&43640_2004-05.pdf&4364.0&Publication&3B1917236618A042CA25711F00185526&0&2004-05&27.02.2006&Latest
Graduate Certificate in Community Management
University of Technology Sydney: Graduate School of Business
1 yr Part time
The Graduate Certificate in Community Management provides a basic introduction to the field and develops skills and knowledge in the areas of financial management and funding.
Entry Requirements
Applicants require one of the following:
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a degree from a UTS-recognised university or other tertiary education institution and a minimum of two years' relevant work experience, or
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extensive relevant work experience and evidence of a general capacity to undertake tertiary education.
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More information at http://datasearch.uts.edu.au/business/gsb/courses/details.cfm?spk_cd=C11024
Adoptions Australia 2009-10
This report contains comprehensive information relating to adoptions in Australia, including characteristics of adopted children, adoptive families and birth mothers. During 2009-10 there were 412 finalised adoptions across Australia-the lowest annual number recorded since reporting commenced. Of these adoptions:
- 54% were intercountry, 15% were local and 31% were `known' child adoptions;
- 65% of adopted children were aged less than 5 years.
The majority of intercountry adoptees came from the Asian region (82%). The three most common countries of origin in Asia were the Philippines (22%), China (14%), and South Korea (14%). Ethiopia was the most common country of origin outside the Asian region (15%).
AIHW catalogue number (CWS38). Available from CanPrint for $27.00 (1300 889 873). Click on the link to view the media release and report.
COMMUNITY SERVICES & HEALTH JOBS GROWTH
Community Services & Health sector is the fastest growing sector and projected to give rise to over 170,000 new jobs between now and 2012.
The community services and health sector is the country’s 3rd largest employer with over 1,000,000 people employed across over 350 occupations.
New labour market information DEWR Australian Jobs 2007
Australian Jobs 2007 is designed to help Australians find up-to-date information on the job they want. It provides a guide to the occupations and industries in which Australians work and highlights jobs with good prospects. It also provides information for key job seeker groups - people with disabilities; mature age; youth; Indigenous people and parents on income support, as well as information on accessing employment services and Australian apprenticeships.
Download the DEWR Australian Jobs 2007 report
Download DEWR Health Employment Outlook report
Health Services Union
Aged Care Policy http://hsu.net.au/publications/a.html
Mental Health Policy http://hsu.net.au/publications/f.html
Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander Policy http://hsu.net.au/publications/q.html
Occupational Health and Safety Policy http://hsu.net.au/publications/er.html
Housing and Human Services Accord
Summary Consultation Report and Government response
In December 2005 the NSW Department of Housing contracted Age Communication Pty Ltd to facilitate consultations with the non-government sector on the Housing and Human Services Accord. The consultations followed endorsement of the Accord for consultation by the CEOs of Government human services agencies in late 2005. Six face-to-face consultations were held in Central Sydney, Ballina, Wagga Wagga and Western Sydney with one hundred and twenty six participants representing a range of non-government organisations whose constituencies include:
People with disabilities
Women escaping domestic violence
Families
People seeking or living in community housing
People with mental health problems
Young people
Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Communities
Aboriginal people
The report can be found at http://www.housing.nsw.gov.au/NR/rdonlyres/E1978D60-346B-46F1-B08AC109218751E4/0/SummaryConsultationReportGvmtResponse060519.pdf#xml=http://www.housing.nsw.gov.au/hoogle/isysquery/534139cf-938b-40a4-8415-8b4d6ea66dde/1/hilite/
Government-funded specialist homelessness services SAAP National Data Collection annual report 2008-09 Australia (internet only)
In January 2009, the SAAP V agreement between the Australian Government and the states and territories was replaced by the National Partnership Agreement on Homelessness. This is the first report under the new arrangements and contains data from the Interim Supported Accommodation Assistance Program (SAAP) National Data Collection. It provides an overview of assistance given to clients and their children by government funded specialist homelessness services in 2008-09. AIHW catalogue number (HOU 219). Click on the link to view the media release and report.
Social Housing Fire Safety program accelerated
In line with the Iemma Government’s new directions in social housing, over the next three years $194 million is being spent on upgrading public housing to significantly improve fire safety. Minister Burton said NSW has passed an important milestone in completing these upgrades on more than 15,000 houses across the State.
** New Relocation Policy
The Department has introduced a new policy about how tenants are relocated. Sometimes tenants need to be relocated because a property needs to be redeveloped. Sometimes, tenants need to be moved because the accommodation they are in is no longer suitable and does not meet their needs. For example, it may be too large or too small or a tenant may now need lift access or a ground-floor apartment because of illness. Sometimes, tenants need to be relocated because of issues relating to the tenancy, such as ongoing antisocial behaviour. Whatever the reason for relocating a tenant, the Department’s new policy ensures that tenants are kept informed about what is happening. Form more information on the policy and other related information go to http://www.housing.nsw.gov.au/Policies+and+Fact+Sheets/Policies/Relocating+Tenants+for+Management+Purposes+-+EST0038A.htm
NSW Department of Housing documents concerning disability & ageing ..
Disability Action Plan 2000-2002 (PDF file, 78Kb)
Disability Action Plan Summary of Initiatives 2003-2004 (PDF file, 78Kb)
Healthy Ageing Framework (HAF) Plan 2001-2002 (PDF file, 59Kb)
Ethnic Affairs Priorities Statement 2004-2009 (PDF file, 60Kb)
Bachelor of Social Science (Social Welfare)
Charles Sturt University
http://www.csu.edu.au/courses/undergraduate/social_welfare/
Social welfare graduates work at the interface between people and their environments, focusing on individuals, families, groups and communities. Graduates work professionally in government departments and non-government agencies within all areas of social services. They may hold positions as coordinators or managers of welfare agencies, policy or program officers, community development workers, local government social planners, group workers and case managers /case workers offering service to disadvantaged and vulnerable people and communities.
Some fields of practice are:
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child and adolescent welfare and family support
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community care of people who are ageing or who have a disability
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supported accommodation
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community and mental health services
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neighbourhood and local government services
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drug, alcohol and gambling rehabilitation
- This course can be studied by external studies however it has a compulsory residential school requirement for each of the three Social Work Theory and Practice subjects HCS206 HCS207 and HCS304
Guardianship Tribunal
The Guardianship Tribunal has an informative web site and a number of education resources are available for free down load or for purchase. Check out the web site at http://www.gt.nsw.gov.au/
You can download and print out any of our publications.
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Behaviour Intervention Support / Behaviour Management - Dementia
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Behaviour Intervention Support / Behaviour Management - Intellectual Disability
Juvenile justice in Australia 2008-09: Interim report - main tables
In Australia, around 7,200 young people were under juvenile justice supervision on any given day in 2008-09; almost 90% were under community-based supervision, with the remainder in detention. This interim report contains the main tables from the forthcoming Juvenile justice in Australia 2008-09 (full report). AIHW catalogue number (JUV6). Available from the internet only. Click on the link to view the report.
Home and Community Care (HACC
- The Home and Community Care (HACC) Program is a central element of the Australian Government's aged care policy, providing community care services to frail aged and younger people with disabilities, and their carers. The HACC Program is a cost-shared program between the Commonwealth and State and Territory governments. The HACC program provides funding for a range of services which support people who are at risk of inappropriate admission to long term residential care. The HACC Program also supports their carers.
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to provide a comprehensive, coordinated and integrated range of basic maintenance and support services for frail aged people, people with a disability and their carers; and
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to support these people to be more independent at home and in the community, thereby enhancing their quality of life and/or preventing their inappropriate admission to long term residential care.
Read more at the Department of Health & Ageing web site at http://www.health.gov.au/internet/wcms/publishing.nsf/Content/hacc-index.htm
NOTE: Some references may move location or become out-of-date. To request an addition to this web page and possible inclusion in the Global e-Gazette: Disability & Aged Care e-newsletter please email GlobalGazetteDisabilityAgeing@gmail.com