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The Community and Family Studies syllabus

Please refer to the syllabus document link, and in particular Section 9.1 HSC Core : Research methodology

Community and Family Studies Syllabus This link opens in a new window

Research Tools

Don't forget to use the Research Tools (i.e., catalogues, databases, Google tools) on the Home Page and Research Help pages.

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College resources

Self-harm and young people by Edited by Justin Healey
Call Number: 616.85 SEL
ISBN: 9781921507700
Publication Date: 2012

Here is a sample of resources found in the College Library which could be useful.

Do your own search - use the catalogue - ask Mrs Hartley or Mrs McCosker.

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Grief and loss by Editor : Justin Healey
Call Number: 155.9 GRI
ISBN: 9781920801274
Publication Date: 2005
Cannabis use by Edited by Justin Healey
Call Number: 615 CAN
ISBN: 9781921507229
Publication Date: 2010
Australian national identity by Edited by Justin Healey
Call Number: 305.8009 AUS
ISBN: 9781921507243
Publication Date: 2010
Gender equality by Edited by Justin Healey
Call Number: 305.42 GEN
ISBN: 9781920801960
Publication Date: 2009
Respectful relationships by Edited by Justin Healey
Call Number: 158.2 RES
ISBN: 9781921507663
Publication Date: 2012
Voluntary euthanasia debate by Edited by Justin Healey
Call Number: 179.7 VOL
ISBN: 9781922084163
Publication Date: 2013
Single parent families by Edited by Justin Healey
Call Number: 305.85 SIN
ISBN: 9781922084125
Publication Date: 2013
Age discrimination by Edited by Justin Healey
Call Number: 305.26 AGE
ISBN: 9781922084194
Publication Date: 2013
Youth crime by Edited by Justin Healey
Call Number: 364.36 YOU
ISBN: 9781922084255
Publication Date: 2013

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Useful publications

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Useful websites

You may find some of these wbesites useful in gathering infomation for your Independent Research Project

TheAustralian Bureau of Statistics This link opens in a new window
A range of useful resources to use as stimulus material for your research. The Cumulative List of Articles Under Australian Social Trends is a good starting point.
Family Court of Australia This link opens in a new window
Similar and linked sites with downloadable information including brochures and booklets, fact sheets and other publications, and includes the most recent updates about changes to Family Law Act.
NSW Commission for Children and Young People This link opens in a new window
Here you will find information on the Commission, child protection, child care, parenting, children in care and children's rights. The Kids Stats on the menu bar is excellent. It has overviews, tables and charts on family, child care, school and work, community, health, crime and safety, economic security and demographics. There are also some great ideas in Resources (speeches, kits) and Our Work for Kids.
NAPCAN This link opens in a new window
You will find good resources including brochures on the importance of play, child safety and other related issues.
Australian Human Rights Commission This link opens in a new window
Resources and activities human rights and responsibilities
The Australian Institute of Family Studies This link opens in a new window
This is a statutory authority established to promote the identification and understanding of factors affecting marital and family stability in Australia.
Australian Institute of Health and Welfare This link opens in a new window
Australia's national agency for health and welfare statistics and information. Publications on homelessness, aged and aged care, burden of disease, chronic disease, functioning and disability, indigenous Australians, rural health, population health, and children and youth. Includes statistics.
Department of Families, Housing, Community Services & Indigenous Affairs This link opens in a new window
This is a portal helping Australian communities and community groups find relevant and up-to-date information.
Families and Work Institute This link opens in a new window
This is a nonprofit centre dedicated to providing research for living in today's changing workplace, changing family and changing community. It is a US site, but under Resources and Publications there are some good reports available to download e.g. Generation and Gender in the Workplace, Older Employees in the Workplace etc.
Group dynamics This link opens in a new window
Australia's implementation of the Convention of the Rights of the Child (CROC) This link opens in a new window
This includes benefits, description, downloads, news.
Heywire This link opens in a new window
Young regional Australians telling it like it is
Relationships Australia This link opens in a new window
Here you will find a wide range of resources including information about issues like parenthood, work and relationships, birth rates, same-sex couples, families, parents as grandparents, fathers in Australia, childcare, adoptions, identity and work, conflict within families, work-life balance, parenting, infertility, stepfamilies, ageing, part-time work... the list goes on.
Child Development Research This link opens in a new window
Child Development Research is a peer-reviewed, open access journal that publishes original research articles as well as review articles in all areas of child development research.

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