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		Employment for 25- to 34-year-olds in the flexible labour market: A generation excluded? / by Macdonald, Fiona \| Holm, Sonya. In: Hancock, Linda (ed.) Future directions in Australian social policy : new ways of preventing riskPublisher: CEDA 2001Description: p. 16-24.Online Access: DOWNLOAD PDF Notes: Rec. no. for book : B10807Availability: Items available for reference: BSL Archives (1). Place hold Add to cart (remove)
		No cover image available Employment policy and social investment / by Perkins, Daniel \| Brotherhood of St Laurence \| Nelms, Lucy \| Smyth, Paul. Publisher: 2004Description: 15 p.Online Access: DOWNLOAD PDF Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 13-15) Paul Smyth, General Manager Research and Policy Centre Brotherhood of St Laurence (2003-2013)Availability: Items available for loan: Brotherhood of St Laurence (2). Items available for reference: BSL Archives (1). Add to cart (remove)
		No cover image available Employment retention and advancement of disadvantaged jobseekers / by Scutella, Rosanna \| Brotherhood of St Laurence \| Ellis, Leanne. Publisher: 2007Description: 22 p.Online Access: DOWNLOAD PDF Notes: Paper presented at the Social Policy Research Centre's "Building Community Capacity and Social Resilience 11-13 July 2007."Summary: In this study the authors use the Household Income and Labour Dynamics in Australia (HILDA) survey to investigate whether entering low-paid employment improves particular groups of jobseekers future employment prospects. Aggregate figures provide at least circumstantial evidence of a low-pay no-pay cycle in the Australian labour market. The study also examines the use of Employment Retention and Advancement programs in improving long term employment outcomes of the low-skilled in Australia.Availability: Items available for loan: BSL Archives (1). Add to cart (remove)
		Existing but not living : a research project canvassing the attitudes, expectations, aspirations and views of long-term unemployed Australians. / by Jackson, Sue \| Crooks, Mary. Publisher: Fitzroy, Vic. Brotherhood of St Laurence 1993Description: 64 p.Online Access: DOWNLOAD PDF Notes: October 1993 'Future of Work Project' 'Commissioned by the Taskforce on Employment Opportunities, Dept. of Prime Minister and Cabinet'--t.p. 2 copiesSummary: Utilises focus group methodology to investigate attitudes, expectations and aspirations of long-term unemployed.Availability: Items available for loan: Brotherhood of St Laurence (1). Items available for reference: BSL Archives (1). Lists: BSL Research reports, Future of Work. Add to cart (remove)
		Factors influencing youth unemployment in Australia : 1980-1994. / by Marks, Gary N \| Fleming, Nicole. Publisher: Camberwell, Vic. Australian Council for Educational Research 1998Description: v, 46 p.Online Access: Electronic copy Notes: At head of title: LSAY Longitudinal Surveys of Australian Youth. This report forms part of the Longitudinal Surveys of Australian Youth: a research program that is financially supported by the Commonwealth Department of Employment, Education, Training and Youth Affairs September 1998Availability: (1) Add to cart (remove)
		Families, work and welfare / by MacDonald, Fiona \| Brotherhood of St Laurence \| Siemon, Don. In: Saunders, Peter (ed.) Reforming the Australian welfare statePublisher: 2000Description: p. 206-219.Online Access: DOWNLOAD PDF Availability: Items available for reference: BSL Archives (1). Lists: Life Chances. Place hold Add to cart (remove)
		No cover image available Frankston Furniture Works business plan / by Brotherhood of St Laurence. Peninsula Area. Frankston Furniture Works. Publisher: unpub. 1997Description: 36p.Online Access: DOWNLOAD PDF Notes: February 1997Availability: Items available for reference: BSL Archives (1). Add to cart (remove)
		From education to work : a difficult transition for young adults with low levels of education / by Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Publisher: Paris, France Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development 2005Description: 114 p.Online Access: Electronic copy Notes: Includes bibliographical references School to workSummary: In OECD countries, successful completion of secondary school is often a minimum for entering the labour market and a platform for lifelong learning. Young people with lower qualifications have a higher risk of long-term unemployment or insecure unfulfilling employment and of resulting social exclusion. This study uses data from labour force surveys in 25 countries including Australia and addresses topics including the impact of family background on educational achievement, comparative outcomes for young men and young women with limited education and specific challenges facing immigrant groupsAvailability: Items available for loan: Brotherhood of St Laurence (1). Add to cart (remove)
		From welfare to work : improving the interface of tax and social security / by Keating, Michael \| Lambert, Simon. Publisher: Bruce, A.C.T. National Centre for Social and Economic Modelling, University of Canberra 1998Description: v, 29 p. ; 21 cm.Online Access: Electronic copy Notes: October 1998 Includes bibliographical references At head of title: NATSEMAvailability: (1) Add to cart (remove)
		Getting a chance : employment support for young people with multiple disadvantages. / by Barnes, Helen \| Lakey, Jane \| Parry, Jane. Publisher: York, U.K. York Publishing Services 2001Description: vii, 47 p. : ill.Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 38-42)Availability: Items available for loan: Brotherhood of St Laurence (1). Add to cart (remove)
		No cover image available Getting communities to work : submission to the Helen Macpherson Smith Trust / by Brotherhood of St Laurence. Publisher: Fitzroy Brotherhood of St Laurence 2005Description: 18 p.Online Access: DOWNLOAD PDF Notes: September 2005Availability: Items available for reference: BSL Archives (1). Add to cart (remove)
		No cover image available Getting the long term jobless into work. / by Australian Council of Social Service. Publisher: Surry Hills, N.S.W. ACOSS 1988Description: 23 p.Availability: Items available for loan: Brotherhood of St Laurence (1). Add to cart (remove)
		Give me a break! : welfare to work : a lost opportunity. / by Horn, Michael \| Jordan, Lucinda. Publisher: Melbourne, Vic. Melbourne Citymission. Research and Social Policy Unit 2006Description: 71 p.Online Access: DOWNLOAD PDF Summary: This report documents the findings of the survey and makes considered policy recommendations to ensure that vulnerable and disadvantaged jobseekers are not unfairly or inappropriately penalised under the new arrangements. Rather we believe our recommendations will assist to build a sustainable pathway to employment that acknowledges their backgrounds, experiences and capabilities.Availability: Items available for loan: Brotherhood of St Laurence (2). Add to cart (remove)
		No cover image available Helping local people get jobs : insights from the Brotherhood of St Laurence experience in Fitzroy and Collingwood by Temby, Pam \| Brotherhood of St Laurence \| Housakos, George \| Ziguras, Stephen J. Publisher: Fitzroy, Vic. Brotherhood of St Laurence 2004Description: 15 p.Online Access: Electronic copy Notes: July 2004 Summary: This report briefly describes the Brotherhood of St Laurence s work to assist long-term unemployed residents of two inner city housing estates to gain employment. It outlines a model of labour market assistance based on investment in pre-vocational training, paid and unpaid work experience, traineeships, post-placement support and long-term personal support. It concludes with learnings from the project and policy implications for the Commonwealth government. ; This report briefly describes the Brotherhood of St Laurence s work to assist long-term unemployed residents of two inner city housing estates to gain employment. It outlines a model of labour market assistance based on investment in pre-vocational training, paid and unpaid work experience, traineeships, post-placement support and long-term personal support. It concludes with learnings from the project and policy implications for the Commonwealth government.Availability: Items available for loan: Brotherhood of St Laurence (1). Items available for reference: BSL Archives (1). Lists: BSL Research reports. Add to cart (remove)
		No cover image available Helping local people get jobs: the Brotherhood of St Laurence experience in Fitzroy and Collingwood / by Temby, Pam \| Housakos, George \| Ziguras, Stephen. Publisher: Fitzroy, Vic. Brotherhood of St Laurence 2004Description: 4 p. (April ed) 15p. (May ed).Notes: April 2004 is a summary May 2004 Availability: Items available for reference: BSL Archives (2). Lists: BSL Research reports. Add to cart (remove)
		Helping the long-term unemployed : report of the evaluation of the initial Newstart strategy. / by Australia. Department of Social Security. Social Policy Division \| Australia. Department of Employment, Education and Training. Economic and. Publisher: Canberra, A.C.T. Dept. of Social Security 1993Description: 105 p.Notes: missing stocktake 1996Availability: Items available for loan: Brotherhood of St Laurence (2). Add to cart (remove)
		No cover image available How effective is the British government's attempt to reduce child poverty? / by Piachaud, David \| Sutherland, Holly. Publisher: London, U.K.Website: http://sticerd.lse.ac.uk/Case/38 2000Description: 47 leaves.Online Access: Electronic copy Availability: (1) Add to cart (remove)
		No cover image available How to reduce long term unemployment. / by Saunders, Peter \| Tsumori, Kayoko. Publisher: St. Leonards, N.S.W. The Centre for Independent Studies 2003Description: 20 p.Online Access: Electronic copy Notes: 11 September 2003 Website : http://www.cis.org.au Bibliography: p. 16-20Availability: (1) Add to cart (remove)
		No cover image available Identifying and quantifying the costs of unemployment. / by Eardley, Tony. In: Saunders, Peter (ed.) The price of prosperity : the economic and social costs of unemploymentPublisher: 2002Description: p. 44-64.Notes: Rec. no. for book: B11056 Includes bibliographical references indexed chapterAvailability: Items available for loan: Brotherhood of St Laurence (1). Place hold Add to cart (remove)
		No cover image available If only : stories about people in the Personal Support Programme and what could be done with more funding. / by Dutertre, Sophie (ed.). Publisher: Melbourne, Vic. Jobs Australia 2004Description: 22 p.Notes: "If only" is published by Jobs Australia and the National Employment Services Association for the Personal Support Programme (PSP)Summary: This booklet comprises stories of people in the Personal Support Programme, presented to provide examples of how extra funding could make a difference in responding to each person s needs and helping them rebuild their lives.Availability: Items available for loan: Brotherhood of St Laurence (2). Add to cart (remove)

		Employment for 25- to 34-year-olds in the flexible labour market: A generation excluded? / by Macdonald, Fiona \| Holm, Sonya. In: Hancock, Linda (ed.) Future directions in Australian social policy : new ways of preventing riskPublisher: CEDA 2001Description: p. 16-24.Online Access: DOWNLOAD PDF Notes: Rec. no. for book : B10807Availability: Items available for reference: BSL Archives (1). Place hold Add to cart (remove)
		No cover image available Employment policy and social investment / by Perkins, Daniel \| Brotherhood of St Laurence \| Nelms, Lucy \| Smyth, Paul. Publisher: 2004Description: 15 p.Online Access: DOWNLOAD PDF Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 13-15) Paul Smyth, General Manager Research and Policy Centre Brotherhood of St Laurence (2003-2013)Availability: Items available for loan: Brotherhood of St Laurence (2). Items available for reference: BSL Archives (1). Add to cart (remove)
		No cover image available Employment retention and advancement of disadvantaged jobseekers / by Scutella, Rosanna \| Brotherhood of St Laurence \| Ellis, Leanne. Publisher: 2007Description: 22 p.Online Access: DOWNLOAD PDF Notes: Paper presented at the Social Policy Research Centre's "Building Community Capacity and Social Resilience 11-13 July 2007."Summary: In this study the authors use the Household Income and Labour Dynamics in Australia (HILDA) survey to investigate whether entering low-paid employment improves particular groups of jobseekers future employment prospects. Aggregate figures provide at least circumstantial evidence of a low-pay no-pay cycle in the Australian labour market. The study also examines the use of Employment Retention and Advancement programs in improving long term employment outcomes of the low-skilled in Australia.Availability: Items available for loan: BSL Archives (1). Add to cart (remove)
		Existing but not living : a research project canvassing the attitudes, expectations, aspirations and views of long-term unemployed Australians. / by Jackson, Sue \| Crooks, Mary. Publisher: Fitzroy, Vic. Brotherhood of St Laurence 1993Description: 64 p.Online Access: DOWNLOAD PDF Notes: October 1993 'Future of Work Project' 'Commissioned by the Taskforce on Employment Opportunities, Dept. of Prime Minister and Cabinet'--t.p. 2 copiesSummary: Utilises focus group methodology to investigate attitudes, expectations and aspirations of long-term unemployed.Availability: Items available for loan: Brotherhood of St Laurence (1). Items available for reference: BSL Archives (1). Lists: BSL Research reports, Future of Work. Add to cart (remove)
		Factors influencing youth unemployment in Australia : 1980-1994. / by Marks, Gary N \| Fleming, Nicole. Publisher: Camberwell, Vic. Australian Council for Educational Research 1998Description: v, 46 p.Online Access: Electronic copy Notes: At head of title: LSAY Longitudinal Surveys of Australian Youth. This report forms part of the Longitudinal Surveys of Australian Youth: a research program that is financially supported by the Commonwealth Department of Employment, Education, Training and Youth Affairs September 1998Availability: (1) Add to cart (remove)
		Families, work and welfare / by MacDonald, Fiona \| Brotherhood of St Laurence \| Siemon, Don. In: Saunders, Peter (ed.) Reforming the Australian welfare statePublisher: 2000Description: p. 206-219.Online Access: DOWNLOAD PDF Availability: Items available for reference: BSL Archives (1). Lists: Life Chances. Place hold Add to cart (remove)
		No cover image available Frankston Furniture Works business plan / by Brotherhood of St Laurence. Peninsula Area. Frankston Furniture Works. Publisher: unpub. 1997Description: 36p.Online Access: DOWNLOAD PDF Notes: February 1997Availability: Items available for reference: BSL Archives (1). Add to cart (remove)
		From education to work : a difficult transition for young adults with low levels of education / by Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Publisher: Paris, France Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development 2005Description: 114 p.Online Access: Electronic copy Notes: Includes bibliographical references School to workSummary: In OECD countries, successful completion of secondary school is often a minimum for entering the labour market and a platform for lifelong learning. Young people with lower qualifications have a higher risk of long-term unemployment or insecure unfulfilling employment and of resulting social exclusion. This study uses data from labour force surveys in 25 countries including Australia and addresses topics including the impact of family background on educational achievement, comparative outcomes for young men and young women with limited education and specific challenges facing immigrant groupsAvailability: Items available for loan: Brotherhood of St Laurence (1). Add to cart (remove)
		From welfare to work : improving the interface of tax and social security / by Keating, Michael \| Lambert, Simon. Publisher: Bruce, A.C.T. National Centre for Social and Economic Modelling, University of Canberra 1998Description: v, 29 p. ; 21 cm.Online Access: Electronic copy Notes: October 1998 Includes bibliographical references At head of title: NATSEMAvailability: (1) Add to cart (remove)
		Getting a chance : employment support for young people with multiple disadvantages. / by Barnes, Helen \| Lakey, Jane \| Parry, Jane. Publisher: York, U.K. York Publishing Services 2001Description: vii, 47 p. : ill.Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 38-42)Availability: Items available for loan: Brotherhood of St Laurence (1). Add to cart (remove)
		No cover image available Getting communities to work : submission to the Helen Macpherson Smith Trust / by Brotherhood of St Laurence. Publisher: Fitzroy Brotherhood of St Laurence 2005Description: 18 p.Online Access: DOWNLOAD PDF Notes: September 2005Availability: Items available for reference: BSL Archives (1). Add to cart (remove)
		No cover image available Getting the long term jobless into work. / by Australian Council of Social Service. Publisher: Surry Hills, N.S.W. ACOSS 1988Description: 23 p.Availability: Items available for loan: Brotherhood of St Laurence (1). Add to cart (remove)
		Give me a break! : welfare to work : a lost opportunity. / by Horn, Michael \| Jordan, Lucinda. Publisher: Melbourne, Vic. Melbourne Citymission. Research and Social Policy Unit 2006Description: 71 p.Online Access: DOWNLOAD PDF Summary: This report documents the findings of the survey and makes considered policy recommendations to ensure that vulnerable and disadvantaged jobseekers are not unfairly or inappropriately penalised under the new arrangements. Rather we believe our recommendations will assist to build a sustainable pathway to employment that acknowledges their backgrounds, experiences and capabilities.Availability: Items available for loan: Brotherhood of St Laurence (2). Add to cart (remove)
		No cover image available Helping local people get jobs : insights from the Brotherhood of St Laurence experience in Fitzroy and Collingwood by Temby, Pam \| Brotherhood of St Laurence \| Housakos, George \| Ziguras, Stephen J. Publisher: Fitzroy, Vic. Brotherhood of St Laurence 2004Description: 15 p.Online Access: Electronic copy Notes: July 2004 Summary: This report briefly describes the Brotherhood of St Laurence s work to assist long-term unemployed residents of two inner city housing estates to gain employment. It outlines a model of labour market assistance based on investment in pre-vocational training, paid and unpaid work experience, traineeships, post-placement support and long-term personal support. It concludes with learnings from the project and policy implications for the Commonwealth government. ; This report briefly describes the Brotherhood of St Laurence s work to assist long-term unemployed residents of two inner city housing estates to gain employment. It outlines a model of labour market assistance based on investment in pre-vocational training, paid and unpaid work experience, traineeships, post-placement support and long-term personal support. It concludes with learnings from the project and policy implications for the Commonwealth government.Availability: Items available for loan: Brotherhood of St Laurence (1). Items available for reference: BSL Archives (1). Lists: BSL Research reports. Add to cart (remove)
		No cover image available Helping local people get jobs: the Brotherhood of St Laurence experience in Fitzroy and Collingwood / by Temby, Pam \| Housakos, George \| Ziguras, Stephen. Publisher: Fitzroy, Vic. Brotherhood of St Laurence 2004Description: 4 p. (April ed) 15p. (May ed).Notes: April 2004 is a summary May 2004 Availability: Items available for reference: BSL Archives (2). Lists: BSL Research reports. Add to cart (remove)
		Helping the long-term unemployed : report of the evaluation of the initial Newstart strategy. / by Australia. Department of Social Security. Social Policy Division \| Australia. Department of Employment, Education and Training. Economic and. Publisher: Canberra, A.C.T. Dept. of Social Security 1993Description: 105 p.Notes: missing stocktake 1996Availability: Items available for loan: Brotherhood of St Laurence (2). Add to cart (remove)
		No cover image available How effective is the British government's attempt to reduce child poverty? / by Piachaud, David \| Sutherland, Holly. Publisher: London, U.K.Website: http://sticerd.lse.ac.uk/Case/38 2000Description: 47 leaves.Online Access: Electronic copy Availability: (1) Add to cart (remove)
		No cover image available How to reduce long term unemployment. / by Saunders, Peter \| Tsumori, Kayoko. Publisher: St. Leonards, N.S.W. The Centre for Independent Studies 2003Description: 20 p.Online Access: Electronic copy Notes: 11 September 2003 Website : http://www.cis.org.au Bibliography: p. 16-20Availability: (1) Add to cart (remove)
		No cover image available Identifying and quantifying the costs of unemployment. / by Eardley, Tony. In: Saunders, Peter (ed.) The price of prosperity : the economic and social costs of unemploymentPublisher: 2002Description: p. 44-64.Notes: Rec. no. for book: B11056 Includes bibliographical references indexed chapterAvailability: Items available for loan: Brotherhood of St Laurence (1). Place hold Add to cart (remove)
		No cover image available If only : stories about people in the Personal Support Programme and what could be done with more funding. / by Dutertre, Sophie (ed.). Publisher: Melbourne, Vic. Jobs Australia 2004Description: 22 p.Notes: "If only" is published by Jobs Australia and the National Employment Services Association for the Personal Support Programme (PSP)Summary: This booklet comprises stories of people in the Personal Support Programme, presented to provide examples of how extra funding could make a difference in responding to each person s needs and helping them rebuild their lives.Availability: Items available for loan: Brotherhood of St Laurence (2). Add to cart (remove)

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