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MacLean, Sarah J.; Bruun, Andrew; Mallett, Shelley – Journal of Youth Studies, 2013
The provision of alcohol and other drug (AOD) programmes in Australia targeting a broad age range of young people may inadvertently obscure the particular service needs of early teenagers. In this study, we describe four main accounts of substance use identified through interviews with 20 AOD service-engaged participants in Victoria, aged from 13…
Descriptors: Substance Abuse, At Risk Persons, Foreign Countries, Drug Abuse
Australian Journal of Career Development, 2012
The National Career Development Strategy Green Paper paper proposes a strategy that is committed to these principles: (1) quality through Career Industry Council of Australia (CICA) benchmarking, quality frameworks and processes and as a risk management strategy; (2) lifetime access to career development services; (3) development of career…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Career Development, National Programs, Public Policy
Smallbone, Stephen; Rayment-Mchugh, Susan; Smith, Dimity – International Journal of Behavioral Consultation and Therapy, 2013
In this article we reflect on developments in our thinking and practice concerning youth sexual offending. We put the case that context is critical to understanding and responding to the problem, and accordingly that a social ecological model provides the most suitable conceptual and practice framework for clinical efforts with this population. We…
Descriptors: Sexual Abuse, Delinquency, Youth, Recidivism
Broadbent, Robyn; Papadopoulos, Theo – Behaviour & Information Technology, 2013
There is increasing evidence that the lack of access to information and communication technology (ICT) or the "digital divide" severely limits education, employment and economic prospects. This paper reports on the evaluation of a project that aims to bridge the digital divide. In particular, the case study data has been used to bring to…
Descriptors: Access to Computers, Access to Information, Evidence, Program Effectiveness
Taylor, Wendy; Furlonger, Brett – Australian Journal of Guidance and Counselling, 2011
Literature with a focus on telephone and online counselling is reviewed as this form of counselling is becoming increasingly popular in Australia. The relevance and drawbacks of counselling in these two digital environments are detailed. Of the drawbacks, vicarious traumatisation (VT) is given a particular focus as its effects on counsellor…
Descriptors: Supervision, Counselor Role, Foreign Countries, Telecommunications
Fagan, Abigail A.; Mazerolle, Paul – Crime & Delinquency, 2011
The overlap between victims and offenders is increasingly being recognized, with mounting evidence that victims and offenders have similar demographic characteristics, that victimization increases the likelihood of offending, and that offenders are at high risk for becoming victims of crime. Despite this evidence, there is limited research…
Descriptors: Recidivism, At Risk Persons, Foreign Countries, Victims of Crime
Bodkin-Andrews, Gawaian; Paradies, Yin; Parada, Roberto; Denson, Nida; Priest, Naomi; Bansel, Peter – Australian Association for Research in Education (NJ1), 2012
This paper offers a brief review of research on the impact of bullying and racism on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples within Australia. The overarching emphasis was on the variety of physical, social, mental, and educational outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and youth, whilst also critiquing the prevailing…
Descriptors: Bullying, Racial Bias, Foreign Countries, Indigenous Populations
Edwards, C. A.; Britton, M. L.; Jenkins, L.; Rickwood, D. J.; Gillham, K. E. – Health Education Research, 2014
Young people have higher rates of sexually transmissible infections (STIs) than the general population. Research has shown that there is a clear link between emotional distress, depression, substance abuse and sexual risk taking behaviours in young people. "headspace" is a youth mental health early intervention service operating in more…
Descriptors: Sexuality, Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Correlation, Emotional Problems
Watters, Alison – Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, 2015
During the past three decades, extensive literature has accumulated on the early years of life for children. Research findings unequivocally agree that these years are a critical period of intense learning for children which provides the foundation for later academic and social success. This review explores the literature on the complex…
Descriptors: Literature Reviews, Early Childhood Education, Child Care, Child Development
Beatson, Ruth M.; Bayer, Jordana K.; Perry, Alexandra; Mathers, Megan; Hiscock, Harriet; Wake, Melissa; Beesley, Kate; Rapee, Ronald M. – Infant and Child Development, 2014
Temperamental inhibition has been identified as a key risk factor for childhood anxiety and internalizing problems. An efficacious early prevention programme for shy/inhibited children has been developed; however, accurate, efficient and acceptable screening is needed to support wider implementation. We explore community screening options in the…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Inhibition, Anxiety, At Risk Persons
Campbell, Marilyn A.; Slee, Phillip T.; Spears, Barbara; Butler, Des; Kift, Sally – School Psychology International, 2013
While it is recognized that there are serious sequelae for students who are victims of cyberbullying including depression, anxiety, lower self-esteem and social difficulties, there has been little research attention paid to the mental health of students who cyberbully. It is known that students who traditionally bully report they feel indifferent…
Descriptors: Internet, Bullying, At Risk Persons, Mental Health
Ranelli, Sonia; Smith, Anne; Straker, Leon – International Journal of Music Education, 2011
Playing-related musculoskeletal problems (PRMP) are common in adult musicians. The limited available evidence suggests PRMP are common in children and adolescents and that risk factors may be similar. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of PRMP in children and adolescents and their associations with female gender, age and…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Musicians, Children, Adolescents
Crawford, Belinda; Rissel, Chris; Yamazaki, Rowena; Franke, Elise; Amanatidis, Sue; Ravulo, Jioji; Bindon, Jenni; Torvaldsen, Siranda – Youth Studies Australia, 2012
Participation in sporting or recreational programs can be unattainable for many disadvantaged young people. Encouraging regular cycling is an important public health strategy to increase participation in physical activity and expand personal transport options for marginalised youth. Perceptions and attitudes toward cycling were explored in eight…
Descriptors: Public Health, Physical Activities, Foreign Countries, Young Adults
Yu, Mong-Lin; Ziviani, Jenny; Baxter, Janeen; Haynes, Michele – Research in Developmental Disabilities: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 2012
Conduct problems in childhood are associated with the way in which children engage in daily activities. Research, to date, on conduct problems in relation to time use has primarily focused on school aged children and their participation in discrete activities such as watching TV and sport. The purpose of the present study is to determine if…
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Physical Activities, Supervision, Peer Groups
Buckley, L.; Chapman, R. L.; Sheehan, M.; Cunningham, L. – Educational Studies, 2012
There is a continued need to consider ways to prevent early adolescent engagement in a variety of harmful risk-taking behaviours for example, violence, road-related risks and alcohol use. The current prospective study examined adolescents' reports of intervening to try and stop friends' engagement in such behaviours among 207 early adolescents…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Early Adolescents, At Risk Persons, Drinking