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2. Institutional racism: a discursive paper.
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Phan, Van Thanh Danh
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INDIGENOUS Australians , *CULTURAL identity , *HEALTH of indigenous peoples , *MEDICAL care , *TRANSCULTURAL medical care , *INSTITUTIONAL racism , *NURSING students , *STUDENT attitudes , *COMMITMENT (Psychology) - Abstract
The purpose of this paper is to provide discourse regarding awareness of institutional racism, from a non-Indigenous, Australian nursing student's perspective. The discussion has a focus on the presence of institutional racism in the Australian healthcare system, its impact on the health of First Nation Peoples and a commitment to ensuring culturally safe practice. It will be argued that institutional racism is pervasive in healthcare as a consequence of three factors: exclusion of First Nations Peoples from governance roles, inherent racism impacting on socio-cultural treatment bias, and institutional racism influencing key relationships in healthcare delivery. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2022
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3. Life So Full of Promise: Further Biographies of Australia's Lost Generation: By Ross McMullin. Melbourne: Scribe, 2023. Pp. 640. A$49.99 paper.
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Beaumont, Joan
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WORLD War I , *SCRIBES , *BIOGRAPHY (Literary form) , *ELITE (Social sciences) ,AUSTRALIAN history - Abstract
"Life So Full of Promise: Further Biographies of Australia's Lost Generation" by Ross McMullin is a sequel to his acclaimed book "Farewell Dear People." The book focuses on the lives of three young Australians who were part of the 'lost generation' of World War I. Captain Brian Pockley, Norman Callaway, and Murdoch Mackay are profiled in the book, highlighting their pre-war potential, their war experiences, and the impact of their deaths on their families and communities. McMullin's writing is sympathetic and well-researched, providing insight into the emotional connections between the soldiers and their loved ones. The book raises questions about the worth of the war and the loss of talented young men. [Extracted from the article]
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- 2024
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4. State Authority and Convict Agency in the Paper Panopticon: The Recording of Convict Ages in Nineteenth-Century England and Australia.
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Ward, Richard
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STATE power , *NINETEENTH century , *AGENT (Philosophy) , *DIGITAL technology , *INFORMATION design - Abstract
The nineteenth century witnessed the creation of a 'paper Panopticon' designed to capture information about offenders in England, especially those who were transported to Australia. This article considers the effectiveness of this new record-keeping system and asks whether convicts had some agency within it. These questions are explored through a macroscopic analysis of the recording of convict ages in nineteenth-century England and Australia, made possible by the Digital Panopticon project. By using the methodological opportunities opened up by digital technologies, we can test the accuracy of historical records in new ways, and in the process develop a better understanding of the encounter between state authority and convict agency. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2021
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5. Histories of Fascism and Anti-Fascism in Australia: Edited by Evan Smith, Jayne Persian and Vashti Jane Fox. London: Routledge, 2023. Pp. 282. A$47.99 paper.
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La Rooij, Marinus
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ANTI-fascist movements , *FASCISM , *RIGHT-wing extremism , *POLITICAL violence , *ATROCITIES , *RIGHT-wing extremists - Abstract
The book "Histories of Fascism and Anti-Fascism in Australia" edited by Evan Smith, Jayne Persian, and Vashti Jane Fox sheds light on the often overlooked topic of Australian right-wing radicalism. The book explores the historical context and various individuals, groups, and movements within the radical right in Australia. It also examines the relationship between the political mainstream and the radical right, as well as the opposition faced by anti-fascists. While the book has some imbalances and omissions, it offers important observations that can contribute to future research and debate on the subject. The book also addresses the tension between scholarship and activism, and the question of whether the Australian radical right is endogenous or influenced by international factors. Overall, the book provides valuable insights and should be read to stimulate further discussion and research. [Extracted from the article]
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- 2024
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6. A History of Crime in Australia: Australian Underworlds: By Nancy Cushing. London: Routledge, 2023. Pp. 234. A$55.99 paper.
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Ingram, Caroline
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HISTORY of crime , *LEGAL history , *CRIMINAL justice system , *ACTUAL innocence ,AUSTRALIAN history - Abstract
"A History of Crime in Australia: Australian Underworlds" by Nancy Cushing is an introductory text for students of crime history and criminology. The book explores the impact of English law on transported convicts and First Nations peoples in Australia, and how their own systems of law were disregarded by colonists. It is organized into twelve chapters, each focusing on a specific aspect of crime history in Australia. The book includes essays by historians in each chapter, providing examples of scholarly writing. While the book primarily focuses on the legal history of New South Wales and Victoria, it offers thought-provoking case studies and is accessible to both students and general readers interested in crime history. [Extracted from the article]
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- 2024
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7. A Trip to the Dominions: The Scientific Event That Changed Australia: Edited by Lynette Russell. Melbourne: Monash University Publishing, 2021. Pp. 153. A$29.95 paper.
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Thomas, Martin
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TORRES Strait Islanders , *HUMAN beings - Abstract
A Trip to the Dominions: The Scientific Event That Changed Australia: Edited by Lynette Russell. In July 1914 a large delegation from the British Association for the Advancement of Science (BAAS) disembarked at Fremantle to attend a BAAS annual congress in Australia, the remotest of imperial outposts. Boucher is interested in settlers' reactions to frontier violence in the mid-nineteenth century and offers some thoughtful reflections about the interface between amateur anthropology and settler colonialism. [Extracted from the article]
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- 2022
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8. Cruel Care: A History of Children at Our Borders: By Jordana Silverstein. Melbourne: Monash University Publishing, 2023. Pp. 320. A$34.99 paper.
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PERSIAN, JAYNE
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CHILD care , *CHALLENGED books , *POLITICAL refugees , *IMMIGRATION policy , *PUBLISHING - Abstract
"Cruel Care: A History of Children at Our Borders" by Jordana Silverstein is a powerful examination of Australia's immigration policies and their impact on children. The book challenges the prevailing reasoning behind mandatory detention for asylum-seekers and argues that the system is rooted in colonial control. Silverstein analyzes the emotional rhetoric surrounding children and how it has been used to justify harsh policies. The book also explores issues such as the best interests of the child, manufactured crises for political gain, and the unique Australian program of indefinite offshore detention. Silverstein's work is well-researched and thought-provoking, offering valuable insights for readers with diverse perspectives. [Extracted from the article]
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- 2023
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9. Asbestos in Australia: From Boom to Dust: Edited by Lenore Layman and Gail Phillips. Melbourne: Monash University Publishing, 2019. Pp 368. A$39.99 paper.
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Reese, Henry
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ASBESTOS , *ORAL history , *DUST , *NINETEENTH century , *SOCIAL history , *POLLUTANTS - Abstract
"Asbestos in Australia: From Boom to Dust" is a comprehensive and highly readable edited volume that explores the intersection of environment, industry, and public health in Australian life. The book synthesizes diverse literatures on asbestos in Australia, providing an overview of its business, economic, and social history from its rise as a "miracle mineral" in the late nineteenth century to its decline in the face of mounting medical evidence and public outcry. The collection includes historical, legal, and medical perspectives, as well as oral histories from communities affected by asbestos mining. It serves as a valuable reference work and highlights the ongoing challenges posed by industrial pollutants in Australia. [Extracted from the article]
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- 2023
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10. The top 100 cited Nurse Practitioner publications: a bibliometric analysis.
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Jennings, Natasha and Tori, Kathleen
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OCCUPATIONAL roles ,PUBLISHING ,NURSING ,BIBLIOMETRICS ,SYSTEMATIC reviews ,MEDICAL care ,CITATION analysis ,NURSES ,DESCRIPTIVE statistics ,QUALITY assurance ,ELECTRONIC publications - Abstract
Development of the Nurse practitioner role and the specialisation of practice is an increasing focus in healthcare. To date, a bibliometric evaluation of scholarly work referring to Nurse Practitioners, has not been located in the published literature. With the aim of identifying the top 100 cited articles in the Nurse Practitioner domain, the Scopus™ database was searched for Nurse Practitioner studies during 2007–2021. Using bibliometric analysis we identified prolific authors; annual trend; citation rates; countries of origin; and study design. There were 1768 papers identified across 360 peer reviewed journals in 33 countries. Finding from this analysis provides evidence of an evolving research area of inquiry which contributes to knowledge of the Nurse Practitioner role and scope of practice. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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11. Enclaved Belonging: Ageing Migrants Staying Connected by Consuming COVID-19 Information.
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Cabalquinto, Earvin Charles B.
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OLDER people ,COVID-19 ,IMMIGRANTS ,RACIALIZATION ,SOCIAL networks - Abstract
This paper critically examines the ways ageing migrants perceive and experience a sense of belonging in a mediascape during the pandemic. It underscores how 15 elderly people from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) backgrounds in Victoria, Australia stayed connected among their networks in and beyond Australia by accessing and consuming COVID-19 information via traditional and digital channels. By analysing the data based on conducting remote interviews in 2020 and 2021, the findings highlight the paradoxical nature of mediated belonging. On the one hand, ageing migrants forged connections at a distance with their familial and social networks by circulating and consuming COVID-19 information. This practice provided ageing migrants an assurance of their safety and their networks. On the other hand, differentiation and racialisation stirred frustrating, polarising and exclusionary-mediated environments. In this case, they deployed connective strategies to negotiate connections and belonging. In sum, this paper reveals the possibilities and politics of mediated belonging fuelled by intersecting structural and technological divides. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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12. Plastics in Australian Archives: An Industry Survey Regarding Prevalence, Condition, and Preservation Strategies.
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Chu, Cancy and Nel, Petronella
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INDUSTRIAL surveys ,PLASTICS ,ARCHIVES ,CULTURAL property ,DISEASE complications - Abstract
In recent decades, there has been an increased focus on the identification, storage, and treatment of polymer-based plastic materials in cultural heritage collections. While the need for the preservation of plastics in audio-visual collections is well established, there is evidence that unstable plastics are also associated with paper-based collections. This paper investigates whether libraries and archives need to direct preservation resources towards risks posed by plastics in paper-based collections. As there is no available documentation on the types and condition of associated plastics, Australian archives were surveyed using an online questionnaire. Respondents reported associated plastics in over 90% of archives, and ∼50% observed these to be in poor condition. It is concluded that preservation resources that are specific to vulnerable plastic materials in Australian paper-based collections need to be developed and communicated. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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13. Women and Whitlam: Revisiting the Revolution: Edited by Michelle Arrow. Sydney: University of New South Wales Press, 2023. Pp. 352. A$34.99 paper.
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Quartly, Marian
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REVOLUTIONS , *GENDER inequality , *HISTORICAL literacy , *POWER (Social sciences) , *HEALTH policy - Abstract
The book "Women and Whitlam: Revisiting the Revolution" edited by Michelle Arrow is a collection of essays that explores the agenda for women during the Whitlam government in Australia. The book is divided into five sections, each focusing on different aspects such as political influence, the law, health and social policy, media, arts, and education, and the legacies of the era. The essays provide historical knowledge, personal stories, and inspiration for readers. The collection aims to shape the future by examining the past and highlighting what was achieved and what still needs to be done for women's equality and justice. The book also emphasizes the importance of diverse perspectives and voices, including Indigenous contributors, in the fight for lasting and meaningful change. [Extracted from the article]
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- 2023
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14. Impact of colonialism on Māori and Aboriginal healthcare access: a discussion paper.
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Zambas, Shelaine I. and Wright, Jennifer
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INDIGENOUS Australians , *ACCULTURATION , *HEALTH services accessibility , *HEALTH status indicators , *MAORI (New Zealand people) , *MEDICAL care costs , *PRACTICAL politics , *RACISM , *SOCIOECONOMIC factors , *EDUCATIONAL attainment - Abstract
Background: Historical socio-political processes have produced gross inequity of health resource for Aboriginal Australians and New Zealand Māori. Objectives: This paper argues that socio-political factors resulting from the entrenchment of colonialism have produced significant personal and structural barriers to the utilisation of healthcare services and directly impact the health status of these two vulnerable groups. Design: Discussion Paper. Conclusions: Understanding the actual barriers preventing the utilisation of healthcare facilities, as perceived by Indigenous people, is essential in reducing the gross disparity between Indigenous and non-Indigenous morbidity and mortality in Australia and New Zealand. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2016
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15. Lost to Memory and Invisible Stories: Reflections on the Australian Library History Forums 1984–2019.
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Carroll, Mary and Griffith, Anna
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HISTORICAL libraries ,AUSTRALIAN history ,LIBRARY science ,COMMUNITIES ,LIBRARY research ,HISTORY of libraries ,INDIGENOUS Australians - Abstract
By using the Australian Library History Forums (ALHF) as a lens, this paper will explore library history research in Australia and examine the value of the history of libraries and the library profession. The paper aims to encourage reflection on Australian library history – or library history in general, speculate on its value, consider the gaps in Australian library history, and advocate and encourage the exploration of these gaps. By examining the interests, priorities and values reflected in the ALHFs over time, the paper will reflect on what Australian library history has to say about collective professional and community memory, community and professional values as reflected in these histories and about changing perceptions and understandings of libraries, collections, and the place of libraries in communities. A challenge will be made for those interested in the histories of libraries and librarianship to uncover and to tell these untold stories. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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16. Geospatial Physicalization in Geography Education.
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Moorman, Lynn, Djavaherpour, Hessam, Etemad, Katayoon, and Samavati, Faramarz F.
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GEOGRAPHY education ,GEOGRAPHIC information systems ,RELIEF models ,ELECTRONIC paper ,SCHOOL children - Abstract
A novel method to create a physicalization of Digital Earth resulted a new type of analogue and tactile geographic information system (GIS). The model was tested by students in Australia, who shared insights into how the model supported their learning about the concept of "overlay" while providing an interesting and engaging learning platform. Observations suggest the model promoted collaborative learning, and provided a bridge between paper maps and digital GIS. This study offers insight into preferences of school children for physicalization models in geography education and contributes to an understanding of children's spatial thinking and understanding of the overlay concept. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2021
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17. Confidence in paper-based and electronic voting channels: evidence from Australia.
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Smith, Rodney
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ELECTIONS , *VOTER psychology , *ELECTRONIC voting , *VOTING machines , *DEMOCRACY ,AUSTRALIAN politics & government - Abstract
Various electronic voting channels have been introduced across a range of countries. In some countries these new channels have proved uncontroversial, while in others, they remain contentious and have even been abandoned. Relatively little is known about whether and why voters have confidence in new and old voting channels. Australia provides a useful case for researching these issues, since it is a mature democracy in which election processes and outcomes are widely accepted. The 2013 Australian Election Study results show that in this context, voters have most confidence in paper-based voting and least in voting via smartphones. Positive political attachments, ease of voting and familiarity with technology are all associated with higher levels of confidence in voting channels. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2016
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18. Wetlands in a Dry Land: More-Than-Human Histories of Australia's Murray-Darling Basin: By Emily O'Gorman. Seattle: University of Washington Press, 2021. Pp. 261. A$59.40 paper.
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Hore, Jarrod
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ARID regions , *WETLANDS , *ENVIRONMENTAL history , *WETLAND conservation , *WETLAND restoration ,AUSTRALIAN history - Abstract
O'Gorman grounds this argument in a range of sites, stitching them together over seven chapters that explore the dynamic more-than-human histories of certain water landscapes. We are now perhaps overly familiar with accounts of the Murray-Darling Basin as a "biocultural terrain" (96) over which the effects of colonial (mis)management are writ large, not least because of O'Gorman's 2012 book I Flood Country i . Wetlands in a Dry Land: More-Than-Human Histories of Australia's Murray-Darling Basin: By Emily O'Gorman. [Extracted from the article]
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- 2022
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19. Perspectives on Social Work in Australia from the Norma Parker Addresses and Key Papers in Australian Social Work.
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Bigby, Christine
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CONFERENCES & conventions , *SOCIAL case work , *SOCIAL justice - Abstract
An introduction is presented in which the editor discusses articles in the issue on topics including Australian social work, social work profession and social justice.
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- 2017
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20. A Classification of Recent Australasian Computing Education Publications.
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PUBLICATIONS ,CONFERENCES & conventions ,COMPUTER science ,EDUCATION research ,COMPUTER programming ,ELECTRONIC data processing ,COMPUTER programmers - Abstract
A new classification system for computing education papers is presented and applied to every computing education paper published between January 2004 and January 2007 at the two premier computing education conferences in Australia and New Zealand. We find that while simple reports outnumber other types of paper, a healthy proportion of papers address and answer a research question. We find that more papers deal with programming courses than with other courses, and that more than half of all publications are situated in single subjects. To the extent that differing circumstances permit, we compare our results with those of an earlier study of the SIGCSE conference, and find that the Australasian publications include fewer simple reports and more papers describing analysis and experiment. We note a reasonable number of publications on multi-institutional work, which we interpret as evidence of a sense of computing education community within Australia and New Zealand. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2007
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21. From niches to regime: sustainability transitions in a diverse tourism destination.
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Flood Chavez, David, Niewiadomski, Piotr, and Jones, Tod
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TOURIST attractions ,COMMUNITY organization ,SUSTAINABILITY ,INTERNATIONAL tourism - Abstract
Until the end of WW2, the Margaret River region (MRR) was a popular domestic destination based on cave explorations. A series of incremental innovations between the 1950s and 1990s reconfigured the destination into a thriving international tourism destination that offers diverse experiences based on wine, surf, and nature. Nonetheless, contemporary external and internal forces are stimulating another shift – one towards sustainability. Apart from the global pro-sustainability agenda, this sustainability transition in tourism is mainly driven by two emerging niches: eco-accreditation and grassroots organisations. This paper adopts the multilevel perspective (MLP) – a commonly adopted framework in the sustainability transitions research field – and combines it with a typology of tourism innovation to examine the evolution of the MRR as a tourist destination. The paper addresses the ongoing sustainability transition in the MRR and discusses both top-down and bottom-up initiatives that stimulate it. In order to provide a holistic view of this transition, the paper also pays attention to the first transition in the destination (i.e. from caves to wine, surf, and nature), and examines its influence on the ongoing sustainability transition. As such, this paper aims to help bridge the gap between tourism geography and the interdisciplinary field of sustainability transitions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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22. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander nurses and midwives culturally safe mentoring programmes in Australia: A scoping review.
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Biles, Jessica, Deravin, Linda, McMillan AM, Faye, Anderson, Judith, Sara, Grant, and Biles, Brett
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CULTURAL identity ,MIDWIVES ,CINAHL database ,TORRES Strait Islanders ,MINORITIES ,NURSES' attitudes ,ATTITUDES of medical personnel ,SYSTEMATIC reviews ,TRANSCULTURAL medical care ,MENTORING ,PSYCHOSOCIAL factors ,NURSES ,ABORIGINAL Australians ,LITERATURE reviews ,MEDLINE ,THEMATIC analysis - Abstract
Objective/Aim: To examine the experiences of culturally safe mentoring programmes described by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander nurses and midwives in Australia. Design: A systematic scoping review. Data Sources: The following databases were accessed: CINAHL Plus with Full Text (EBSCO), EMCARE (Ovid), MEDLINE (Ovid), INFORMIT (Health Collection/Indigenous Collection) and SCOPUS. Support relating to key words and appropriate databases was provided by a university librarian. Review Methods: Search terms across databases were sourced from 1997–2021, identifying a total of 161 papers. Title/abstract searches were screened against the inclusion/exclusion criteria, resulting in 18 papers reaching full-text review. Of the 18 full-text papers reviewed, six were eligible for inclusion in the final review. Results/Findings: Culturally safe mentorship was a positive experience for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander nurses and midwives. Thematic discussion identified three key themes: Mentorship as a way forward, Culture in mentorship, and Cultural safety's role in mentorship. Discussion: Culturally safe mentoring has been a key recommendation in the nursing literature for over 20 years. There is limited knowledge on what constitutes an effective programme as mentoring programmes have not been empirically evaluated or reviewed. Conclusion: This review provides evidence that Cultural Safety and the exploration of culture impact culturally safe mentoring and can impact workforce cultural capability. Impact Statement: This review indicates that culturally safe mentoring has been a key recommendation in nursing literature for over 20 years. This review provides evidence that Cultural Safety and the exploration of culture impact culturally safe mentoring and can impact workforce cultural capability. However, there is limited knowledge of what constitutes an effective programme, as mentoring programmes have not been empirically evaluated or reviewed providing an opportunity for further research. Plain Language Summary: Little is known about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander nurses' and midwives' perspectives of culturally safe mentoring programmes in Australia. However, mentoring programme are seen as a key workforce retention strategy. This scoping review aims to explore and interpret Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander nurses' and midwives' perspectives of culturally safe mentoring programmes in Australia. This review concludes that mentoring programmes require content in Cultural Safety and that programmes need to be empirically evaluated. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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23. Opportunities for Nurses to Increase Parental Health Literacy: A Discussion Paper.
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Johnston, Robyn, Fowler, Cathrine, Wilson, Valerie, and Kelly, Michelle
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CHILD health services , *CHILDREN'S health , *DECISION making , *FAMILIES , *EVALUATION of medical care , *NURSES , *INFORMATION resources , *OCCUPATIONAL roles , *HEALTH literacy , *PARENTING education - Abstract
Most families can access a range of health information and advice. Information and advice sources often include nurses, the Internet, social media, books, as well as family and friends. While the immediate aim may be to find information, it can also be to assist with parenting skills, solve parenting problems or as part of decision-making processes about their child’s health. These processes are strongly influenced by the parent’s level of health literacy. Health literacy describes a person’s capacity to obtain and utilize health related information. Although there are numerous health literacy definitions all have clearly defined steps. These steps are: obtaining relevant information; then understanding this information; and finally being able to use the information to achieve the expected outcome. Previous research has linked low levels of parental health literacy with poorer child health outcomes. Given this link, increasing health literacy levels would be advantageous for both families and health services. Nurses working with families are in a position to support the family to increase their health literacy through the use of a variety of strategies. This article outlines how health literacy can influence the way parents seek help when they are concerned about child health issues, the relevance of parental health literacy for nurses and suggests some tools that could be used to support the increase of health literacy. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]
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- 2015
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24. Australia’s Defence White Paper 2013: Seeking a Fine Balance.
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Mishra, Rahul
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AUSTRALIAN foreign relations ,DEFENSE procurement ,INTERNATIONAL relations ,DEFENSIVE (Military science) - Abstract
The article discusses Australia's approach towards world as revealed in Defence White Paper (DWP) 2013, released by Australia's former Prime Minister Julia Gillard on May 3, 2013. DWP mentions that Australia has approved several proposals for defence procurement including the unveiling of new aircrafts and has also signed strategic partnership agreement with China in an effort to strengthen its military system. Also discussed are Australia's good relationship with India and the U.S.
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- 2013
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25. 'It's Time to Make Your Way Home': Implications of the COVID-19 Pandemic for Multicultural Policies in Australia.
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Phillips, Melissa
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COVID-19 pandemic ,STAY-at-home orders ,SECONDARY analysis ,POLITICAL refugees ,RIGHT of asylum - Abstract
Governments around the world acted in response to the COVID-19 pandemic through lockdowns and border closures that had specific impacts on temporary residents (migrants, asylum seekers and refugees). In Australia, there were differential responses across states and territories, and a critical distinction made at Federal government level between permanent residents and citizens as compared to temporary migrants. The result has been the continued Othering of certain groups of Australians of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds as well as migrants and refugees on the basis of racial characteristics and visa status. This paper will consider the period where arguably multicultural policies were 'on hold' by investigating the timeline leading up to major policy decisions and the immediate and longer-term after-effects during the COVID-19 pandemic. Arguably the way in which multicultural communities were treated has shown the superficial nature of multicultural policies in Australia and the lack of more solid foundations in support of what now demographically constitutes a majority of the country's population. Drawing on secondary data analysis, the paper will outline the distance these actions have put between political leaders and multicultural communities, and queries the implications for a sustained commitment to multicultural policies in an era of temporary migration. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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26. The 2009 Defence White Paper and the Rudd Government's Response to China's Rise.
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Tubilewicz, Czeslaw
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MILITARY policy , *DIPLOMACY ,AUSTRALIAN politics & government, 1945- ,AUSTRALIAN foreign relations, 1945- ,CHINESE foreign relations, 1976- - Abstract
This research note discusses the 2009 Defence White Paper, particularly its focus on the potential threat the Chinese military might pose to the security of the Asia-Pacific in the foreseeable future. It also examines Chinese responses to the White Paper's main theses. It concludes that the White Paper marked a departure from the Howard government's policy of de-emphasising differences in Canberra's dialogue with Beijing and, by re-affirming commitment to the alliance with the United States (US), delineated the limits of Australia's partnership with China. However, its poorly substantiated predictions regarding the rise of China's power, the US economic and military decline and Beijing's geostrategic objectives raise doubts about the Rudd government's capacity to formulate a coherent vision for the future of Australia's relations with China. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2010
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27. Key stakeholders in clinical learning and teaching in Bachelor of Nursing programs: A discussion paper.
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Mannix, Judy, Wilkes, Lesley, and Luck, Lauretta
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NURSING education , *MEDICAL education , *LEARNING , *EDUCATION & training services industry , *MENTORING in nursing , *PRACTICAL nursing - Abstract
Since the transfer in Australia of preparatory nurse education from the hospital to the university sector, debate and discussion have continued regarding the perceived benefits and failings of the current system. In this paper we consider issues related to student clinical practicum from the perspectives of the student learner, the educational provider, the health service sector, the health consumer and the profession as a whole. The aim of this paper is to generate further discussion about clinical learning, a critical component of undergraduate nursing education. We argue that all stakeholders have a role to play in contributing to optimising all the clinical learning experiences for students in Bachelor of Nursing programs – the professional nurses of the future. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2009
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28. The Manufacture of Photographic Papers in Colonial Australia 1890-1900.
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Brown, Julie K.
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PHOTOGRAPHIC equipment ,PHOTOGRAPHIC printing paper manufacturing ,COMMERCIALIZATION ,PHOTOGRAPHIC paper ,COMMERCIAL products ,MANUFACTURING processes ,BUSINESS conditions ,BUSINESS enterprises ,AUSTRALIAN economy - Abstract
The article discusses the commercial production of photographic printing paper in Australia in 1890 to 1900. It is stated that the marketing of new photographic papers produced by Australian firms challenged the previous tradition of reliance on overseas sources. According to the author, the first type of photographic paper manufactured in the country was the albumen paper followed by chloride paper and bromide paper. She emphasizes that the said decades depict the rapid rise of businesses offering accessible and reliable photographic equipment.
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- 1988
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29. Improving quality in pastoral care using the Pastoral Care Activity Tracker (PCAT): A feasibility study of a digital tool within an Australian healthcare organization.
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Calder, Steve, Andreotta, Matthew, Morris, Thomas, and Atee, Mustafa
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PILOT projects ,HEALTH facilities ,SAMPLE size (Statistics) ,DIGITAL technology ,SURVEYS ,QUALITY assurance ,SPIRITUAL care (Medical care) ,EQUIPMENT & supplies - Abstract
Activity reporting of Pastoral Care Coordinators (PCCs) is often inadequate within care settings because of suboptimal analog data collection methods. This study aims to render pastoral care activity reporting more efficient through digitizing data collection in pastoral care settings. A one-year feasibility (pilot) study of a digital tool, the "Pastoral Care Activity Tracker" (PCAT) was conducted between June 1, 2020 and May 31, 2021 at HammondCare, an Australian nonprofit healthcare organization. Feasibility was measured using electronic activity logs collected by the tool and user feedback surveys by PCCs. Of the 43 PCCs working in the organization, 42 (97.7%) used the PCAT tool to complete the logging of 66,298 pastoral care activities (M [SD] = 1,578.5 [827.8] activities per PCC). Most activities were logged successfully (98.3%) and took less than one minute (89.5%). Survey responses (n = 20, 46.6%) indicated many PCCs found the PCAT more convenient (n = 15, 75.0%) and easier to use (n = 10, 50.0%) than paper-based method. PCCs found the PCAT to be feasible, favorable, and easier to use for report generation compared to paper-based methods. The feasibility of the PCAT improved pastoral care activity data capture, as perceived by PCCs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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30. Development of a smart monolayer application system for reducing evaporation from farm dams: Introductory paper.
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Brink, G. N., Symes, T. W., and Hancock, N. H.
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MONOMOLECULAR films , *EVAPORATION control , *BIODEGRADATION , *WATER storage - Abstract
Chemical monolayer films are potentially an economical low-impact means of reducing evaporative loss from farm water storages. However, their performance can be highly variable as they are affected by climatic and environmental factors: principally wind, wave action and bio-degradation. Some of this observed variability is associated with the monolayer materials themselves and their interaction with the water-surface physics and biology, but the fact that they are only a few nanometres thick means that a very small amount of material has to be distributed over a very large area. Therefore, appropriate and timely autonomous application of monolayer, with regard to prevailing (and changing) wind conditions on-site, is required. Although a number of autonomous application systems for monolayer already exist, none has proved overly successful. It is argued that while this is in part due to sub-optimal performance of monolayer materials, it is also due in large measure to inaccuracies and/or inappropriate design in both application systems and particularly application strategies, which are not adaptive to the prevailing environmental conditions. Therefore a control system is being developed to adaptively and spatially vary monolayer application rates according to changing conditions monitored on-site. This will form part of an autonomous electromechanical system for the optimal application and spreading of any given chemical monolayer. This paper reports progress towards this objective; firstly by evaluation of the design requirements for automated systems at a range of spatial scales; and secondly via the construction of a first pre-prototype to act as an evaluation platform and concept demonstrator. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2011
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31. DISCUSSION PAPER: The preparation of technologically literate graduates for professional practice.
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Bembridge, Elizabeth, Levett-Jones, Tracy, and Jeong, Sarah Yeun-Sim
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INFORMATION & communication technologies , *PROFESSIONAL practice , *LITERACY , *GRADUATES , *MEDICAL care , *NURSE-patient relationships , *HIGHER education - Abstract
The impact of information and communication technology has been felt globally and the healthcare sector is not immune to the changes brought about by the introduction of new technologies. In contemporary clinical practice environments, information and communication technology skills are advantageous, not only to nurses, but also to the patients for whom they care. There is good evidence that these skills, appropriately utilised, can have a significant impact on patient outcomes. This scholarly paper presents the background to a project that explores graduate nurses' experiences of using information and communication technology in clinical contexts. A broad historical overview of the implementation of information and communication technology in higher education and healthcare in Australia is provided before discussing the extent to which the technology skills learnt at university are relevant or transferable to contemporary practice environments. The current levels and use of information and communication technology among new graduate nurses, the apparent dichotomy between technological versus humanised healthcare, and the need for national information and communication technology competency standards are discussed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2010
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32. Measuring sense of place in social-ecological systems: a review of literature and future research needs.
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Duggan, Joe, Cvitanovic, Christopher, and van Putten, Ingrid
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PLACE attachment (Psychology) ,MARINE ecology - Abstract
As humanity pushes deeper into the Anthropocene, Social-Ecological Systems (SESs) across the world are facing mounting pressures. Managing, protecting and understanding these systems require research into their complex and interlinked nature. One area that has been met with increased research in recent times is Sense of Place (SoP), broadly defined as the emotional bond that people have with a 'place'. There has been substantial growth in the number of studies seeking to understand and quantify SoP across different contexts to help integrate it into decision-making processes. This targeted scoping review aims to explore the environmental literature for examples of applied studies that measure SoP in social-ecological contexts with a focus on how SoP has been quantified and measured. Our results show a growing body of literature as well as a number of clear knowledge gaps. The majority of studies to date have focussed on the Global North (accounting for 79% of the published papers), particularly the USA and Australia, with the distribution of authors closely mirroring this same pattern. Marine and freshwater ecosystems were understudied in comparison to terrestrial ecosystems. Mixed methods were most commonly used to collect data, with interviews and surveys being the most common instruments. Further research into why SoP is being measured is required, but preliminary investigations indicate there is a perceived applicability to policy and planning. We explore these findings and identify research directions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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33. Refugee education: homogenized policy provisions and overlooked factors of disadvantage.
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Molla, Tebeje
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REFUGEES ,HIGHER education ,EDUCATIONAL attainment ,DATA analysis - Abstract
For forcibly displaced people, high educational attainment is economically and socially empowering. Using experiences of African refugee youth in Australia as an empirical case and drawing on the capability approach to social justice, this paper aims to assess the substantiveness of education opportunities of refugees. Qualitative data were generated through policy review and semi-structured interviews. The analysis shows that not only are refugees invisible in equity policies, but educational inequality is also framed homogeneously as a lack of access. The restrictive framing disregards differences in people's ability to convert resources into valuable outcomes. Specifically, the paper identifies four overlooked factors of educational inequality among African refugee youth: early disadvantage, limited navigational capacity, adaptive preferences, and racial stereotypes. Without an expansive view of disadvantage, it is hardly possible to break the link between marginal social position and low educational attainment of refugees. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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34. Not quite the full Monty?: analysing Australia's 2000 Defence White Paper.
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Woodman, Stewart
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PUBLIC spending , *MILITARY policy - Abstract
Analyzes Australia's 2000 Defense White Paper. Development of a Defense Capability Plan on the basis of through-life costing, including personnel, operating, support and upgrade costs and initial investment; Setting realistic targets; Incorporation of short term, crisis-management tasks and the potential for deployments into the Asia-Pacific; Defining Australia's role; Limitations of the defense policies.
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- 2001
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35. The Australian Government’s “White Paper on Reform of the Federation” and the Future of Australian Local Government.
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Grant, Bligh, Ryan, Roberta, and Kelly, Andrew
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LOCAL government ,MUNICIPAL government ,REGIONALISM ,REGIONAL economics - Abstract
The Abbott Government announced its White Paper review of the Australian Federation on June 28, 2014. Set against this backdrop, discussions of the future of Australian local government may provoke an assumption that its role will be cruelled. However, reflection suggests that such an assumption is misplaced. In particular, when the complexities of regionalism in Australia are considered, the potential role of local government begs revisiting. We argue that local government ought to adopt a forthright position in the current debate, particularly with respect to financial reform. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2016
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36. Defence White Paper 2009: New Contours of Australia's Strategic Thinking.
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Jha, Pankaj Kumar
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MILITARY readiness ,NATIONAL security ,GLOBALIZATION ,INTERNATIONAL economic integration ,INTERNATIONAL security ,MILITARY policy - Abstract
The author comments on Australia's Defense White Paper entitled "Defending Australia in the Asia-Pacific Century: Force 2030," which was released in May 2009. It is suggested that Australia's new defense policy was created in response to the rapid speed of globalization and increasing economic interdependence, as well as the declining power of the U.S. The author also argues that the policy document is beset with contradictions and there are no details of immediate challenges.
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- 2009
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37. Beyond the piece of paper: a Bourdieuian perspective on raising qualifications in the Australian early childhood workforce.
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Jackson, Jen
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EARLY childhood educators ,JOB qualifications ,EDUCATION ,CULTURAL capital ,EARLY childhood education - Abstract
This paper presents a theoretical discussion of recent policy efforts to raise the qualification levels of the Australian early childhood workforce. Pierre Bourdieu's theoretical tools enable the early childhood profession to be conceptualised as a dynamic field in which particular forms of symbolic and cultural capital are valued, with consequences for the relative position of educators at different qualification levels. The paper briefly considers the historical and structural forces that have shaped the relative position of differently qualified educators in Australia. It then applies Bourdieu's theories to the policy proposition that these positions can be improved through the acquisition of higher qualifications; a proposition that not all educators have embraced. It concludes by considering implications for practice arising from this theoretical approach; both in raising awareness of the different positions of educators in the professionalisation agenda, and in creating opportunities for diverse forms of capital to be recognised and valued. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2017
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38. 'No Arms Other than Paper': Salvador Torrents and the Formation of Hispanic Migrant Identity in Northern Australia, 1916-50.
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Mason, Robert
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IMMIGRANTS , *SPANISH language , *IMMIGRANTS' writings , *SOCIAL networks ,SOCIAL conditions in Australia - Abstract
This article investigates northern Australia's Spanish-speaking community, in order to probe the formation of migrant identity and the perception of Australian society. The community communicated extensively with other members of the global Hispanic Diaspora throughout Europe and the Americas, and used this correspondence to reflect on their experiences in Australia. One individual in particular, Salvador Torrents, wrote a large number of articles and short stories, demonstrating the complex interplay between local and international issues. Migrants used this interaction of local and global events, and the framework provided by transnational radical Hispanic debate, to critique Australian society and migrants' place within it. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2010
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39. Out in the wide world with a new 'piece of paper': a survey of graduates of Edith Cowan University's Bachelor of Science ( Library Technology).
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Clayden, Judy
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LIBRARY technicians , *LIBRARY education - Abstract
Outlines the results of a survey of the post-graduate experiences of library technicians enrolled in a Bachelor of Science in Library Technology in Australia. Aim and structure of the course; Factors motivating students for enrolling in the course; Contribution of the course to the change of employment status.
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- 2002
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40. ORAL PAPERS.
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PAIN , *CHRONIC pain treatment , *DISEASES in older people , *CHRONIC diseases , *PHYSICAL medicine - Abstract
Although the majority of pain complaints, in Australia, are among the elderly population, the focus of treatment is not on this age group. In order to achieve effective management of elderly people's chronic pain, their perspective of pain and coping strategies used needs to be understood. This qualitative study explored the preferred strategies of elderly people and the barriers they encountered in trying to manage their pain. Elderly people (n=72) with chronic pain, over 65 years of age and living in the community, were interviewed for the study. Data were collected using six focus group and 12 in-depth interviews and a biographical questionnaire. Preferred coping strategies were those that could be self-administered and included both physical and cognitive elements. Elderly people wished to be active in their treatment, make informed choices and were willing to try new methods. Least-preferred strategies were the conventional treatments of medications, exercise and physiotherapy. Many barriers have to be overcome to achieve relief for their pain such as cost, access to health care, related disorders, attitudes of health professionals, lack of communication and fear of losing independence. Health professionals need to be aware of elderly people's perspective of pain and their preferred strategies and reasons for these choices. Health services must meet their specific needs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2000
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41. Reflections on the Repositioning of the Government’s Approach to Higher Education, or I’m Dreaming of a White Paper.
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Coaldrake, Peter
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EDUCATION policy , *HIGHER education - Abstract
Examines the role of the government in the higher education sector in Australia. Importance of governmental support to the changes needed by the universities; Role of the government in research and teaching funding; Functionality in the development of industrial relations and other related policies; Responsibility in shaping the higher education system for national policy purposes.
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- 2000
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42. AAMA Submission to: Reforming Australia's Shipping -- a discussion paper for stakeholder consultation.
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Griffiths, Richard
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MARITIME shipping , *COPYRIGHT , *MARINE service , *STAKEHOLDERS - Abstract
On 1 December 2010, the Minister for Infrastructure and Transport, the Hon Anthony Albanese MP, released a discussion paper Reforming Australia's Shipping Industry - A Discussion Paper for Stakeholder Consultation. It had been hoped to be able to reproduce the complete paper for the benefit of AJMOA readers but there has been no response to our request from the relevant departments for copyright clearance. Rather than delay publication of this edition any further, it is recommended that any readers who have not read the Minister's paper should download it from www.infrastructure.gov.au/maritime/shipping_reform/files/Position_paper_shipping_reform_final.pdf. What follows is the AAMA's response to the discussion paper. This is a very important issue for Australia's maritime interests and the Editor would welcome readers' views. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2010
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43. Everywhen: Australia and the Language of Deep History: Edited by Ann McGrath, Laura Rademaker and Jakelin Troy. Sydney: UNSW Press, 2023. Pp. 324. A$49.99 paper.
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CHRISTIAN, DAVID
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TIME perspective , *LANGUAGE & languages , *EDITING - Abstract
"Everywhen: Australia and the Language of Deep History" is a book that explores Indigenous perspectives on time and history. The book consists of twelve essays and an introduction by the editors, who aim to incorporate Indigenous temporalities into modern historical thinking. The essays in the book alternate between Indigenous and non-Indigenous perspectives, highlighting the differences in understanding and conceptualizing time and history. The book emphasizes the importance of blending different understandings of the past to enrich our overall historical understanding. [Extracted from the article]
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- 2023
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44. Australia in the Asian Century: Australian Government's White Paper, Strong and Secure: A Strategy for Australia's National Security.
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Gupta, Arvind
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ECONOMIC conditions in Asia ,NATIONAL security ,HYPOTHESIS ,CONFLICT (Psychology) ,INTERNATIONAL relations - Abstract
The article discusses and reviews two documents titled "Australia in the Asian Century: Australian Government's White Paper" and "Strong and Secure: A Strategy for Australia's National Security". It mentions that "Australia in the Asian Century: Australian Government's White Paper" describes the three assumptions regarding the future economic position of Asia in the global landscape and its reduction of interdependence on other nations leading to negligible conflict.
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- 2013
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45. Australia's Great Depression: How a Nation Shattered by the Great War Survived the Worst Economic Crisis It Has Ever Faced: By Joan Beaumont. Sydney: Allen & Unwin, 2022. Pp. 576. A$39.99 paper.
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McKeough, Michelle
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WORLD War I ,FINANCIAL crises ,MENTAL depression ,CHILDREN'S shoes - Abstract
In her introduction, by bringing the book into the present and not allowing the modern welfare state off the hook, Beaumont prepares us to make sense of the Great Depression from a perspective based in the here and now. Beaumont's chapter twenty-six, titled "Women at Risk", further steps outside of existing Depression Era historiography, addressing a highly overlooked sector in most historical examinations of the period. Australia's Great Depression: How a Nation Shattered by the Great War Survived the Worst Economic Crisis It Has Ever Faced: By Joan Beaumont. [Extracted from the article]
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- 2023
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46. A CELEBRATORY FEMINIST AESTHETICS IN POSTFEMINIST TIMES.
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Henderson, Margaret
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FEMINISM , *TELEVISION mini-series , *WOMEN'S magazines , *AESTHETICS , *FEMINISM on television , *COLLECTIVE memory , *HISTORY - Abstract
In 2011, something surprising happened in terms of Australian feminist cultural memory: a celebratory feminism arrived in the shape of the hugely popular ABC television mini-series, Paper Giants: The Birth of Cleo. Eschewing dour social realism for a stylish and ludic narrative, Paper Giants uses the story of the women's magazine Cleo to tell the story of Australian women's liberation. This essay analyses the components of the mini-series' celebratory feminist aesthetics, examining the ways in which it mobilises feminist tropes to speak an intelligible feminist language in postfeminist times. Further, I detail how women's liberation becomes central to the national historical narrative underpinning the programme. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2013
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47. Introduction to the Special Section on "Ancient Wisdom: Anticipating the Future".
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Hennessy, Desley and Truneckova, Deborah
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INDIGENOUS Australians ,GENOCIDE ,WISDOM - Abstract
This introduction to the special section of the Journal of Constructivist Psychology gives an overview of the papers included, which were all originally presented at the XXIIIrd International Congress on Personal Construct Psychology in Cairns (Gimuy), Australia in July 2019. Ancient Wisdom was chosen as the theme for congress because the First Nations People of Australia – despite having lived through a history of invasion and genocide – are members of the oldest continually living culture on our planet. Wishing to utilize this wisdom, the organizers of the conference invited members of Australia's Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to speak. Keynote speakers from Australia and overseas addressed the topic of Ancient Wisdom and how we can apply that to our anticipations of the future. Other topics included physical and mental health, therapeutic techniques and conflict measurement in repertory grid data, and using Kelly's self-characterization process in the form of poetry to explore grief. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2022
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48. Agile approach to accelerate product development using an MVP framework.
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Kazakevich, Boris and Joiner, Keith
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AGILE software development ,NEW product development ,TECHNOLOGY assessment ,REQUIREMENTS engineering ,PROJECT managers ,CONSUMERS - Abstract
Customers are looking for suppliers to deliver complex systems at faster rates, targeting three year cycle. This timeframe is challenging for low Technology Readiness Level (TRL) developments, increasing requirements engineering effort, leaving engineers little time and scope for innovation. Test and Evaluation (T&E) activities are often performed in Australia near the end of the process diminishing their value , compensating for a lack of modelling and simulation in early stages. Waterfall Project Management dominates where capability is hardware focused, leading to overruns and deliver capability that falls short of customer expectations in some areas. The Agile approach has been successfully used in software-focused developments. Project managers have been slow to adopt Agile for developments in areas like Defence where the safety is hardware dominant claiming the Agile process lacks necessary governance , increasing risk in the development. This paper examines the extant developmental process in a Defence context and proposes a Minimal Viable Product (MVP)-based framework using Agile to accelerate the development and mitigate risk escalation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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49. Positionality and reflexivity: negotiating insider-outsider positions within and across cultures.
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Yip, Sun Yee
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DOCTORAL students ,PARTICIPANT observation ,REFLEXIVITY ,QUALITATIVE research - Abstract
This paper draws on my experiences as a doctoral student undertaking a project to examine the professional adaptation of Asian immigrant teachers in Australia. Using a reflexive narrative approach, I examine how my position influenced my access to participants, the understanding of their contexts, and the nature of my relationship and interaction with the participants. The paper discusses the tensions that resulted from my insider-outsider positions and how they shaped my qualitative study's research process and outcomes. I conclude with recommendations for researchers to carefully consider the possible influence of their positionality in any research setting and its implications for informing future research. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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50. Lost memory: The paper drives of World War II.
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Smith, Bruce
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WORLD War II , *WASTE products , *ARCHIVAL resources , *GOVERNMENT policy - Abstract
Examines the wholesale destruction of priceless and irreplaceable historical records in Australia during World War II. Impact of Australia's involvement in the war on the policy on waste materials; Features of the plan for the salvage of waste materials; Results of salvage collection in the country; Four types of salvage activities; Historical records destroyed during the campaign.
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- 1998
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