Download or read book Paid Care in Australia written by Debra King and published by Sydney University Press. This book was released on 2009 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Care for Australia's children and elderly is provided in a mixed economy, in which for-profit providers are playing an increasingly important role alongside more traditional government and non-government organisations. Does the growth of for-profit provision affect the quality of services or of jobs in paid care? Does it change the political dynamics of the social care sector in contemporary welfare states? How might service users, their families, and organisations work together to sustain and improve the quality of care services? What theories and evidence help us to understand the process and consequences of the shift toward for-profit provision of social care? In nine chapters by leading researchers, this book explores these and other questions, to inform policy and practice in this key field of social policy.
Download or read book The Politics of Australian Child Care written by Deborah Brennan and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 1998-04-06 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This revised edition is a political history of child care in Australia from the 1890s to the late 1990s.
Download or read book Australian Public Policy written by Miller, Chris and published by Policy Press. This book was released on 2016-02-17 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At a time when neoliberal and conservative politics are again in the ascendency and social democracy is waning, Australian public policy re-engages with the values and goals of progressive public policy in Australia and the difficulties faced in re-affirming them. It brings together leading authors to explore economic, environmental, social, cultural, political and indigenous issues. It examines trends and current policy directions and outlines progressive alternatives that challenge and extend current thinking. While focused on Australia, the contributors offer valuable insights for people in other countries committed to social justice and those engaged in the ongoing contest between neo-liberalism and social democracy. This is essential reading for policy practitioners, researchers and students as well those with an interest in the future of public policy.
Download or read book Who Cares A profile of care workers in Australia s community services industries written by Gabrielle Meagher and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 91 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book At a Turning Point written by and published by Sydney University Press. This book was released on 2024-02-01 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Australia is at a much-needed turning point in work, care and family policy. Australian women, families and communities are struggling to manage the complex demands of work and care. Rapid social and demographic change, alongside new workplace, labour market trends and the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, requires a policy revamp that will allow all Australians to work, care and be cared for. In seven chapters authored by leading scholars in the field, At a Turning Point: Work, care and family policies in Australia provides a comprehensive account of key policy areas that shape the experience of work and care across the life course. These include reproductive wellbeing, paid parental leave, early childhood education and care, flexible work, elder and disability care, and equitable systems of tax and transfer payments. At a Turning Point argues that a new social contract that puts gender equality, economic security and the well-being of carers and those they care for at the centre of policy design is essential to national productivity and prosperity. It is the foundation of a good society.
Download or read book International Perspectives and Empirical Findings on Child Participation written by Ṭali Gal and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2015 with total page 501 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides a much-needed, first broad portrayal of how child participation is implemented in practice today. Bringing together 19 chapters written by prominent authors from the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, New Zealand, Australia, and Israel, the book includes descriptions of programs that engage children and youth in decision-making processes, as well as insightful findings regarding what children, their families, and professionals think about these programs.
Download or read book Kozier Erb s Fundamentals of Nursing Australian Edition written by Audry Berman and published by Pearson Higher Education AU. This book was released on 2014-12-01 with total page 1745 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Kozier and Erb’s Fundamentals of Nursing prepares students for practice in a range of diverse clinical settings and help them understand what it means to be a competent professional nurse in the twenty-first century. This third Australian edition has once again undergone a rigorous review and writing process. Contemporary changes in the regulation of nursing are reflected in the chapters and the third edition continues to focus on the three core philosophies: Person-centred care, critical thinking and clinical reasoning and cultural safety. Students will develop the knowledge, critical thinking and clinical reasoning skills to deliver care for their patients in ways that signify respect, acceptance, empathy, connectedness, cultural sensitivity and genuine concern.
Download or read book Who Cares Volume 1 written by and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In nursing homes, child care centres, migrant welfare services, group homes for people with disabilities, and elsewhere around Australia, workers are employed to help other people meet their daily needs. These employees perform paid 'care work' in Australia{146}s community service industries. This is a profile of these care workers, using data from the Census of Population and Housing 1996 and 2001.
Download or read book Trade Unions and Labour Movements in the Asia Pacific Region written by Byoung-Hoon Lee and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2019-09-16 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Recent developments in the world economy, including deindustrialisation and the digital revolution, have led to an increasingly individualistic relationship between workers and employers, which in turn has weakened labour movements and worker representation. However, this process is not universal, including in some countries of Asia, where trade unions are closely aligned with the interests of the dominant political party and the state. This book considers the many challenges facing trade unions and worker representation in a wide range of Asian countries. For each country, full background is given on how trade unions and other forms of worker representation have arisen. Key questions then considered include the challenges facing trade unions and worker representation in each country, the extent to which these are a result of global or local developments and the actions being taken by trade unions and worker representative bodies to cope with the challenges. This book is dedicated to the memory of Professor Keith Thurley, London School of Economics.
Download or read book Understanding the Australian Health Care System written by Eileen Willis and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2019-10-04 with total page 532 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Understanding the Australian Health Care System 4e is the essential guide to the complexities of health care in Australia. Key theoretical concepts and current issues along with the structures and policies influencing health care professionals are explored by leading experts led by authors, Eileen Willis, Louise Reynolds and Trudy Rudge. The text is divided into two sections. The first is about the multiple systems, services and schemes that make up health care in Australia. The second explores the roles of fifteen health professions working within the current system, with a focus on key themes of interprofessional practice, chronic illness, and quality and safety. Additional resources on Evolve eBook on VitalSource Student and Instructor Resources on Evolve - Video interviews with practitioners and thought leaders - Discipline-specific case studies - Multiple choice questions Instructor Resources on Evolve - PowerPoint presentations - Tutorial planner - Test banks - Content now presented in two sections - A new chapter on digital health and the Divide to assist the reader with understanding the impact technology has on the overall health system and individual participants - New Editor, Trudy Rudge, provides a strong nursing perspective - 'Policy insights' per chapter provides the reader with insights into recent policy changes and the impact on individual health professions practice - An eBook is included in all print purchases
Download or read book National Primary Health Care Strategic Framework written by Department of Health and Ageing Staff and published by . This book was released on 2013-01-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Nature and Impact of Caring for Family Members with a Disability in Australia written by and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "It is estimated that in 2003 there were 474,600 primary carers providing care to a person because of disability or old age. In coming decades, as the Australian population ages, the number of carers is projected to increase. Despite the large number of carers in Australia and the likely increase in their numbers, relatively little is known about the impact upon families of providing care. This report begins to fill the gap. The analysis is based upon data from a nationally representative survey, conducted in 2006, of 1,002 carers who receive an Australian Government payment directed towards carers (Carer Payment and/or Carer Allowance). Carers were selected from a random sample of 5,000 carers from Centrelink records who, at June 2006, were receiving Carer Payment and/or Carer Allowance. This research was a collaborative project between the Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS) and the Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs (FaHCSIA). The aims of this report are to: examine the effect of caring on family and social relationships; document the social, emotional, physical and financial impact on families of caring for a person with a disability; examine the effect of caring on labour force status."--P. xiii.
Download or read book Understanding the Australian Health Care System written by Louise Reynolds and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2023-10-01 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A sound understanding of Australia's complex health system is essential for all health professionals who work and collaborate with others in delivering health care. The fifth edition of Understanding the Australian Health Care System provides a comprehensive and accessible overview of the structure of the health system, its various functions and the various roles within it.Logically structured and easy to follow, the resource covers aspects of health system structure and function, health insurance, the PBS, complementary and alternate medicine, current governmental and legislative changes, and comparison to other high-income countries. This overview places into context the 12 health professions and their roles, emphasising the importance of interprofessional practice.Fully updated to reflect current policy, trends and environment, and how these impact on the health care system, practitioners and consumers, this book is an excellent resource for those undertaking health and medical undergraduate and postgraduate courses. - Updated to reflect current policy and health environment - Explores the roles of 12 health professions with a focus on inter-professional practice - Case studies and accompanying video interviews with practitioners and thought leaders bring theory to life - Test Bank to support learning - Full range of instructor resources on EvolveStudent resources on Evolve: • Discipline-specific case studies • 11 video interviews and transcripts Instructor resources on Evolve: • PowerPoints • Tutorial Planner • Test Bank - Greater emphasis on interprofessional practice - Considerations of the impact of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic on health care delivery and workforce - New section on aged care, considering the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety - New chapter on social work - Includes changing scope of practice of nurse practitioners, podiatry and occupational therapy - New sections on the regulation of paramedics with the introduction of Ahpra Paramedicine Board of Australia registration
Download or read book Research Handbook on Inequalities in Later Life written by Catherine Earl and published by Edward Elgar Publishing. This book was released on 2024-06-05 with total page 329 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Research Handbook critically examines the myriad social and economic inequalities faced by those in later life. Contributors dissect examples from the Global North and South to support a new approach to studying ageing that moves beyond popular discourses.
Download or read book Proceedings of the Parliament of South Australia written by South Australia. Parliament and published by . This book was released on 1870 with total page 718 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Paying for Care written by Jane Mears and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Study: Analyse the likely repercussions of various regimes of care benefits for women's relationship to paid employment. Each study will evaluate new care benefits from the perspective of care providers." -- Cover.
Download or read book The Medical Journal of Australia written by and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 596 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
