Library Blog September 2024
News
This month's news on social change and social inclusion.
Australia’s gender pay gap has hit a record low – but we still have work to do
Is the government fair dinkum? Response to the [Disability] Royal Commission
The impact of AI on regulators and what it means for our sovereignty
Best Australian books of the 21st century: as chosen by 50 experts
Journals
Academic journals provide a platform for research articles by specialists (academics or practicing professionals) within a discipline to present, scrutinise and discuss research. Recent Journal issues from some of the major publishers are provided below, as an opportunity to inform colleagues about new content.
This month there are new issues of:
Energy Economics This month there are new issues of:
Mental Health and Prevention
Social Networks
Administration & Society
Journal of Sociology
Australian Journal of Education
Australian Journal of Public Administration
Podcasts & Streaming
Beyond the quotas. The role of businesses and industry in fostering community cohesion.
Improving aged care homes through design
Are Australian kids’ brains being starved?
PD & Events
Thursday, September 5 · 6:45 - 7:45pm AEST, G06 Theatre - Lecture Theatre, Elisabeth Murdoch Building (134), University of Melbourne
Free
Listening, unlearning and potential history in a settler colonial nation
Thursday, September 12 · 6:15 - 7:45pm AEST, Forum Theatre (Room 153), Arts West, the University of Melbourne
Free
Thursday, September 12 · 6:15 - 7:45pm AEST, Forum Theatre (Room 153), Arts West, the University of Melbourne
Free
2024 ECA National Conference
17–20 September 2024, Brisbane and Online
$385-$1380.
2024 National Virtual Disability Conference: New Frontiers
25 September 2024, Online
17–20 September 2024, Brisbane and Online
$385-$1380.
2024 National Virtual Disability Conference: New Frontiers
25 September 2024, Online
$95.00
Summer Foundation's Annual Public Forum 2024 – Fulfilling the NDIS promise in housing and living: Innovation starts today
ONLINE AND IN-PERSON: The Arena | The Village at NAB Docklands
17th October 12pm.
Understanding Poverty, Inequality and Social Disadvantage in Australia
Social Policy Research Centre, UNSW
Online course
7 weeks
Summer Foundation's Annual Public Forum 2024 – Fulfilling the NDIS promise in housing and living: Innovation starts today
ONLINE AND IN-PERSON: The Arena | The Village at NAB Docklands
17th October 12pm.
Understanding Poverty, Inequality and Social Disadvantage in Australia
Social Policy Research Centre, UNSW
Online course
7 weeks
$500 - $1295