Marginalised Australians: Characteristics and Predictors of Exit Over Ten Years 2001-10

Marginalised Australians: Characteristics and Predictors of Exit Over Ten Years 2001-10

A decade ago a group of ‘Marginalised’ Australians were identified; individuals who are characterised by a complex mix of financial, social, and mental health disadvantage. This project has followed up these individuals ten years later, and found that a majority have managed to escape from marginali...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Cruwys, T., Berry, H., Cassells, R., Duncan, Alan, O'Brien, L., Sage, B., D'Souza, G.
Format: Report
Published: University of Canberra 2013
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/4383
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Summary:A decade ago a group of ‘Marginalised’ Australians were identified; individuals who are characterised by a complex mix of financial, social, and mental health disadvantage. This project has followed up these individuals ten years later, and found that a majority have managed to escape from marginalisation. It is important to tell these people’s stories in order to identify the protective factors that predict exit from such a disadvantaged state, and subsequently learn how policy might further support vulnerable Canberrans.

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