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Glasson, Emma J.; Hussain, Rafat – Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability, 2008
Background: Disability research data often exist in the form of individual records located within discrete registers that may extend across sensitive political boundaries. Method: This paper discusses the opportunities and challenges associated with using linked health and administrative data for disability research, with examples from research…
Descriptors: Political Divisions (Geographic), Foreign Countries, Health Care Costs, Information Dissemination
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Williamson, Kirsty; Bannister, Marion – Australian Library Journal, 2003
This paper reports a research project funded by the State Library of NSW and the National Library of Australia which focuses on the training needs of public librarians for using electronic databases, and the subsequent development of training modules to address them. The paper discusses literature relevant to training issues in database use for…
Descriptors: Government Libraries, Public Libraries, Foreign Countries, Learning Modules
Ryan, Terri – 1991
This handbook brings together information on the who, what, where, when, why, and how of adult basic education (ABE) research in Australia. Chapter 1 describes the ABE Research Project that developed this handbook. It summarizes the rationale and context for the project, describes its aims and content, provides details of the information gathering…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Clearinghouses, Databases
Institute of Family Studies, Melbourne (Australia). – 1984
The Institute of Family Studies has completed its fourth year of operation, and government and public demand for input from the Institute is growing beyond its capacity. This report focuses on current operating difficulties as well as on the structure and activities of the Institute. The first section, entitled "Structure and…
Descriptors: Data Analysis, Databases, Divorce, Family (Sociological Unit)
Institute of Family Studies, Melbourne (Australia). – 1985
The Institute of Family Studies has completed its fifth year of operation; its future development depends on a clear statement of government support backed by sufficient staff and financial resources. This report focuses on current operating difficulties, structure, and achievements and activities of the Institute during the 1984-85 fiscal year.…
Descriptors: Data Analysis, Databases, Family Programs, Family (Sociological Unit)
Michie, Meredith, Ed. – Institute of Family Studies Newsletter, 1984
This newsletter's first article is the director's report "Double Standards in Australian Family Policy" by Don Edgar. It asks for government support for families in the form of programs and funding, not just rhetoric. The next article, "IFS Research", also by Don Edgar, details the past, current and future research of the…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Conferences, Databases, Divorce