Report
Mapping the hidden voices in rural mental health: a pilot study of online community data
This report summarises insights from research undertaken to include the ‘hidden voices’ of people living in rural Australia that experience mental ill-health.
Report
Understanding how best to respond to the needs of Australians living with personality disorder
The purpose of this report is to review current evidence-based practice, service availability and experiences of treatment for Australians with lived experience of personality disorder, regardless of their circumstances. An overarching aim of this body of work is to improve management of and access to effective treatment and support services for these people.
Report
Bridging the digital divide: young people's perspectives on taking action
Marginalised young people really do care about political and social issues, but that their day-to-day experiences often make it difficult for them to take action to create change in their communities, according to the findings of this report. "Taking action" means something quite different to marginalised young people, compared with traditional definitions of social and...
Report
Preventing youth disengagement and promoting engagement
ARACY commissioned this discussion paper to help clarify the problem of youth disengagement - its nature, magnitude, issues and trends – with a strong focus on including the voices and perceptions of young people. The paper includes a comprehensive literature review, an analysis of individual and social pathways to youth disengagement, and an analysis of...
Report
Bridging the digital divide: marginalised young people's use of information communication technology
The internet and mobile phones play a much greater role than expected in the lives of young people who are socially, culturally or economically marginalised, challenging the concept of the 'digital divide' which suggests that marginalised young people's use of technology is limited. Researchers found that young people who are marginalised and at risk of...