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Publisher: Informa UK Limited
Date: 10-04-2022
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 04-2022
Publisher: 100 Families WA
Date: 2021
DOI: 10.25916/B914-1J34
Publisher: Springer International Publishing
Date: 2017
Publisher: The University of Western Australia
Date: 2019
Publisher: University of Western Australia
Date: 2018
Publisher: Wiley
Date: 09-2006
Publisher: Edith Cowan University
Date: 08-2017
Publisher: Policy Online
Date: 2016
Publisher: Department of Communities (WA)
Date: 2018
Publisher: Elsevier
Date: 2012
Publisher: Swinburne Institute for Social Research
Date: 2016
Publisher: Unpublished
Date: 2016
Publisher: Wiley
Date: 07-1993
Publisher: BMJ Publishing Group Ltd
Date: 20-09-2018
Publisher: University of Western Australia
Date: 2021
DOI: 10.26182/0NCP-YZ39
Publisher: Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Date: 03-2007
DOI: 10.1007/BF03031878
Publisher: Hindawi Limited
Date: 24-04-2022
DOI: 10.1111/HSC.13811
Abstract: This study seeks to assess the health, social and economic outcomes associated with rough sleeping among women and compare those outcomes with those of (1) men sleeping rough, and (2) women experiencing other forms of homelessness (such as being housed in temporary supported accommodation due to family and domestic violence). The paper analyses survey data using the Vulnerability Index-Service Prioritization Decision Analysis Tool (VI-SPDAT) collected from 2735 women experiencing homelessness and 3124 men sleeping rough in Australian cities from 2010 to 2017. We find that women sleeping rough report poorer physical and mental health outcomes and greater problematic drug and or alcohol use relative to both men sleeping rough and women experiencing other types of homelessness (all p < 0.5). Women sleeping rough report significantly higher levels of crisis service utilisation (Β = 17.9, SE = 3.9, p < 0.001) and interactions with police in the previous 6 months (Β = 1.9, SE = 0.3, p < 0.001) than women experiencing homelessness not sleeping rough. Women sleeping rough also report greater healthcare utilisation, and, therefore, healthcare costs, than women experiencing homelessness not sleeping rough and men sleeping rough (all p < 0.05). From a policy perspective, the evidence presented in this paper supports a social determinants approach that moves from addressing symptoms of poor health outcomes associated with homelessness to preventing and ending homelessness with a particular focus on the life trajectories of women. Integrated services and homelessness strategies need to be developed through a gender lens, providing women sleeping rough with tailored permanent housing with wrap-around supportive housing to address poor health outcomes.
Publisher: Centre for Social Impact
Date: 2017
Publisher: Wiley
Date: 10-1991
Publisher: Swinburne University of Technology
Date: 2020
Publisher: The University of Western Australia
Date: 2019
Publisher: The University of Western Australia
Date: 2019
Publisher: Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute (AHURI)
Date: 22-07-2016
Publisher: Wiley
Date: 06-2003
Publisher: Sacred Heart Mission
Date: 2020
Publisher: Informa UK Limited
Date: 13-09-2022
Publisher: University of Western Australia
Date: 2019
Publisher: Wiley
Date: 06-2000
Publisher: Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute (AHURI)
Date: 28-04-2017
Publisher: Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Date: 09-04-2015
Publisher: SAGE Publications
Date: 19-12-2014
Abstract: The over-representation of mental illness among homeless people across the globe is well documented. However, there is a dearth of Australian literature on the mental health needs of homeless in iduals. Furthermore, longitudinal research examining the factors that contribute to better housing outcomes among this population is sparse. The aim of this research is to describe the mental illness profile of a s le of homeless men in an Australian urban centre (in Sydney) and examine the factors associated with better housing outcomes at 12-month follow-up. A longitudinal survey was administered to 253 homeless men who were involved in the Michael Project: a 3-year initiative which combined existing accommodation support services with assertive case management and access to coordinated additional specialist allied health and support services. A total of 107 participants were followed up 12 months later. The survey examined the demographics of the s le and lifetime mental disorder diagnoses, and also included psychological screeners for current substance use and dependence, psychological distress, psychosis, and post-traumatic stress. Consistent with existing literature, the prevalence of mental illness was significantly greater amongst this s le than the general Australian population. However, mental illness presentation was not associated with housing situation at 12-month follow-up. Instead, type of support service at baseline was the best predictor of housing outcome, wherein participants who received short to medium-term accommodation and support were significantly more likely to be housed in stable, long-term housing at the 12-month follow-up than participants who received outreach or emergency accommodation support. This study provides evidence to support an innovative support model for homeless people in Australia and contributes to the limited Australian research on mental illness in this population.
Publisher: Unpublished
Date: 2015
Publisher: Centre for Social Impact
Date: 2022
DOI: 10.25916/RANQ-N886
Publisher: Cambridge University Press (CUP)
Date: 09-2006
DOI: 10.1177/103530460601700106
Abstract: The issue of job insecurity and its impact on employee's sense of well-being remains an under-researched topic. The objective of this paper is to utilise the HILDA dataset to show how job insecurity impacts on mental health outcomes. An important feature of the HILDA survey is that it enables an examination of the relationship between the level of job insecurity and mental health outcomes at a given point in time as well as how changes over time in job insecurity impact on mental health outcomes for the employed. The results suggest that a strong and significant relationship exists between job insecurity and employee mental health outcomes.
Publisher: Informa UK Limited
Date: 05-2006
Publisher: The University of Western Australia
Date: 2019
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 03-2009
Publisher: The University of Western Australia
Date: 2019
Publisher: Informa UK Limited
Date: 2002
Publisher: Unpublished
Date: 2017
Publisher: Wiley
Date: 12-2008
Publisher: Centre for Social Impact
Date: 2021
DOI: 10.25916/Z9Z0-QQ04
Publisher: Wiley
Date: 06-06-2023
DOI: 10.1111/CHSO.12597
Abstract: Disruptions caused by COVID‐19 have the potential to create long‐term negative impacts on children's well‐being and development, especially among socioeconomically disadvantaged children. However, we know little about how socioeconomically disadvantaged families are coping with the pandemic, nor the types of support needed. This study presents qualitative analysis of responses to an open‐ended question asking parents how children are coping with the restrictions associated with COVID‐19, to identify areas in which these cohorts can be supported. Four main themes were identified: health concerns, schooling difficulties, social isolation and adjustment to restrictions. Health concerns included exacerbation of pre‐existing health conditions, fear about the virus, difficulty getting children to understand the pandemic and increased sedentary behaviour. Schooling difficulties referred to the challenges of home schooling, which were behavioural (e.g. difficulty concentrating) and logistical (e.g. technology). Social isolation, expressed as missing friends, family and/or institutions was common. Finally, parents expressed that children experienced both positive adjustments to restrictions, such as spending more time with family, and negative adjustments such as increased screen time. Many responses from parents touched on topics across multiple themes, indicating a need for comprehensive, holistic assessment of children's and families' needs in the provision of support services. The content of the themes supports calls for resources to support children and families including increased financial and practical accessibility of social services, physical health and exercise support, mental health support and COVID‐19 communication guides.
Publisher: Richtmann Publishing
Date: 10-2013
Publisher: The University of Western Australia
Date: 2020
Publisher: Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute Limited
Date: 06-05-2013
Publisher: Wiley
Date: 14-11-2022
DOI: 10.1111/DAR.13565
Abstract: Substance use disorder and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are highly prevalent among in iduals who experience homelessness. However, evaluations of interventions that combine housing and mental health services have reported inconsistent mental health and substance use outcomes when compared to usual services. We investigated 12‐month change in substance use severity and PTSD symptom severity among adults experiencing chronic homelessness and tested whether observed differences were associated with housing, support from mental health services or the Journey to Social Inclusion (J2SI) program. A randomised controlled trial compared the J2SI program with standard service provision ( N = 135). Secondary analyses compared those who obtained housing or received mental health services with those who did not. Primary outcomes were alcohol and illicit substance use severity (alcohol, smoking and substance involvement screening test) and PTSD symptom severity (six‐item PTSD checklist). There was significant improvement at 12 months in alcohol use severity, illicit substance use severity and PTSD symptoms in the overall s le. Having seen a mental health professional in the previous 12 months was associated with a significant reduction in alcohol and illicit substance use severity but was not associated with changes in PTSD symptom severity. Being housed at 12 months was associated with significantly higher alcohol use severity. Findings highlight the importance of access to mental health care for people with a history of chronic homelessness. Research is needed to develop and test therapeutic and housing approaches to reduce PTSD symptom severity among people with experience of homelessness.
Publisher: Centre for Social Impact
Date: 2021
DOI: 10.25916/NTBA-F006
Publisher: Elsevier
Date: 2012
Publisher: The University of Western Australia
Date: 2020
Publisher: Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Date: 22-03-2019
Publisher: Informa UK Limited
Date: 14-06-2020
Publisher: Swansea University
Date: 07-12-2020
Abstract: The Journey to Social Inclusion (J2SI) Social Impact Investment (SII) is Victoria’s first social impact investment. It has two outcome payments, for stable housing and reduction in hospital bed days. Linked administrative data is being used to calculate the performance levels and outcome payments from the Victorian Government to J2SI. This paper discusses the methodologies and challenges encountered in the use of the linked administrative data for the calculation of the outcome payments for the J2SI SII. IntroductionJ2SI will receive half of the program costs for service delivery based on the level of performance of two outcome payments. The outcome payments are the difference between the results for the Intervention Group and the Control Group. The results are being calculated using linked administrative datasets for health, housing and justice, by the Centre for Victorian Data Linkage (CVDL) and the Centre for Social Impact, University of Western Australia (CSI UWA) respectively. Objectives and ApproachThe paper will outline the approach taken to calculate the results for the Intervention Group and the Control Group, explore the benefits and challenges of arising from different parties being involved in the calculations and present the lessons learned for future social impact bonds in Victoria and other States/Territories. ResultsThe work has highlighted the importance of clearly understanding and documenting all of the datasets and how they are to be used prior to the commencement of the calculations. High level descriptions are not adequate preparation for the precision required for the actual calculations. The work has also highlighted the differences is using linked data for research and service implementation. Conclusion / ImplicationsLinked administrative data is a robust source of data for the calculation of outcome payments for social impact investments. However, with the timeliness of payments important for service delivery and financing, thorough preparation for the calculation of the results and outcome payments is essential.
Publisher: Springer International Publishing
Date: 2017
Publisher: Informa UK Limited
Date: 03-1993
Publisher: Informa UK Limited
Date: 20-01-2017
Publisher: Centre for Social Impact, University of Western Australia
Date: 2017
Publisher: Wiley
Date: 03-2006
Publisher: Sacred Heart Mission
Date: 2018
Publisher: Informa UK Limited
Date: 2001
Publisher: Swinburne Institute for Social Research, Salvation Army Australia, Mission Australia, Anglicare Australia, Centre for Social Impact
Date: 2015
Publisher: Informa UK Limited
Date: 1997
Publisher: Wiley
Date: 09-2000
Publisher: American Psychiatric Association Publishing
Date: 10-2016
DOI: 10.1176/APPI.PS.201500446
Abstract: This study compared changes in criminal justice contact, quality of life, and social connectedness over a 12-month follow-up period between participants in two Housing First configurations (scattered site [SS] and congregate site [CS]). A longitudinal, quantitative design was utilized for this ecological study. Changes in in idual outcomes over time were compared for SS and CS participants who completed both baseline and 12-month follow-up surveys (N=63). The number of contacts with various types of criminal justice system channels differed significantly between SS and CS participants, decreasing significantly among SS participants and increasing significantly among CS participants. The two groups did not differ on quality-of-life outcomes or social-connectedness measures, with the exception of case management engagement, whereby a greater proportion of SS participants disengaged from this service over time compared with CS participants. At follow-up, significant within-group changes over time emerged, with increased boredom reported among SS participants, whereas CS participants reported improvements in social relationships, with fewer reporting losing their temper. The findings supported the notion that the Housing First approach has the potential to significantly improve the lives of persons who have experienced chronic homelessness, a traditionally marginalized and vulnerable group. Over time, this may result in a reduction in the use of acute services, thereby reducing societal costs. The challenge remains to identify the suitability of particular configurations of housing and support and how service delivery can optimize in idual outcomes so positive outcomes are maintained in the longer term.
Publisher: The University of Western Australia
Date: 2019
Publisher: Mission Australia
Date: 2014
Publisher: Wiley
Date: 09-02-2022
Abstract: Early childhood investment decisions represent critical policy frameworks that ideally reflect a strong evidence base. This review seeks to assess early childhood intervention priorities based on return on investment without limitation by health, education or social science sector. A systematic search of peer‐reviewed literature identified 858 eligible papers relating to economic evaluations of intervention in early childhood (0–4 years). Data for this narrative review was provided by 34 papers. The capacity to rank interventions and to compare relevance across disciplines is limited by the degree of heterogeneity across studies and the potential to compare published studies based on journal indices.
Publisher: Unpublished
Date: 2016
Publisher: Centre for Social Impact
Date: 2020
Publisher: National Bureau of Economic Research
Date: 10-2003
DOI: 10.3386/W10021
Publisher: The University of Western Australia
Date: 2020
Publisher: Unpublished
Date: 2015
Publisher: Informa UK Limited
Date: 2004
Publisher: Swinburne University of Technology, University of Western Australia, Centre for Social Impact
Date: 2015
Publisher: Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute (AHURI)
Date: 24-11-2017
Publisher: Informa UK Limited
Date: 2001
Publisher: Mission Australia
Date: 2012
Publisher: Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute (AHURI)
Date: 31-10-2016
Publisher: MDPI AG
Date: 15-01-2020
Abstract: Research on food insecurity in Australia has typically relied on a single-item measure and finds that approximately 5% of the population experiences food insecurity. This research also finds that demographic characteristics such as household composition and marital status affect levels of food insecurity, independent of income level. The present study examines the prevalence and correlates of food insecurity in a cohort (n = 400) of people experiencing entrenched disadvantage in Perth, Western Australia. Using the US Department of Agriculture Household Food Security Survey Module, we find that food insecurity at the household, adult, and child level is at sharply elevated levels, with 82.8% of the s le reporting household food insecurity, 80.8% and 58.3% experiencing food insecurity among adults and children, respectively. Demographic characteristics do not significantly affect levels of food insecurity, and food insecurity is associated with negative physical and mental health outcomes. Food insecurity is positively correlated with access to food emergency relief services, indicating that these services are being used by those most in need, but do not address the root causes of food insecurity. Policy and practice should focus on increasing stable access to adequate quantities and quality of food and addressing the structural causes of food insecurity.
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 06-2017
Abstract: To determine whether two Housing First configurations (scattered site [SS] versus congregated site [CS]) are associated with different health-related outcomes. This ecological study employed a longitudinal, quantitative design to compare the outcomes from 63 in iduals (SS: n=37 CS: n=26) in Sydney, Australia, over 12 months. Both configurations showed similar improvements in quality of life and psychological distress. While recent use of substances remained stable across the two configurations over time, a marginally greater increase in the proportion of CS in iduals injecting more than weekly was found. For health service utilisation, CS participants had notably higher service utilisation rates for mental health specialists and the emergency department for mental health reasons at follow-up than SS participants. Preliminary evidence of differential injecting and health service utilisation outcomes between configurations emerged within this small-scale study over the 12-month period. Implications for public health: Given the rapid expansion of both SS and CS Housing First configurations across Western countries and the indications from this initial study that outcomes may differ according to configuration, there remains a need for robust evaluative evidence on the efficacy of various supported housing models on long-term in idual outcomes.
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 02-2021
Publisher: Informa UK Limited
Date: 30-01-2020
Publisher: The University of Western Australia
Date: 2019
Publisher: Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute (AHURI)
Date: 14-02-2017
Publisher: Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute (AHURI)
Date: 16-05-2018
Publisher: AHURI Ltd
Date: 2015
Start Date: 2009
End Date: 12-2011
Amount: $120,000.00
Funder: Australian Research Council
View Funded ActivityStart Date: 06-2010
End Date: 06-2014
Amount: $333,315.00
Funder: Australian Research Council
View Funded ActivityStart Date: 06-2015
End Date: 12-2018
Amount: $340,000.00
Funder: Australian Research Council
View Funded ActivityStart Date: 03-2008
End Date: 03-2010
Amount: $60,000.00
Funder: Australian Research Council
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