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• Research report The Myer Foundation 2020: A Vision for Aged Care outcomes review

  By Astrid Reynolds 2009

  This BSL research commissioned by the Myer Foundation tracked the influence on government policy of the foundation’s investment in developing a vision for aged care, and assessed its impact on practice.

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• Research report Frankston North Communities for Children local evaluation: final report

  By Brotherhood of St Laurence 2009

  This evaluation of the local implementation of the national Communities for Children initiative in Frankston North on Melbourne's south-eastern fringe incorporated the Most Significant Change methodology.

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• Policy submission Submission to the Productivy Commission inquiry into the contribution of the not-for-profit sector

  July 2009

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• Research report The cost of a free education: cost as a barrier to Australian public education

  By Sharon Bond and Michael Horn 2009

  Concerned about financial barriers to participation, Brotherhood researchers canvassed the cost burden to parents of education in a government school.

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• Policy submission Submission to Community Affairs Legislation Committee re Social Security and Other Legislation Amendment (Pension Reform and Other 2009 Budget Measures) Bill

  June 2009

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• Research report Stories of early school leaving: pointers for policy and practice

  By Janet Taylor 2009

  The Stage 8½ of the Brotherhood of St. Laurence’s longitudinal Life Chances Study talks with young people who left school early

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• Research report Increasing consumer choice in aged care services

  By Carmel Laragy and Gerry Naughtin 2009

  Increased choice in aged care services is an international trend, driven by demographic changes and consumer advocacy.

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• Policy submission Submission to Senate Inquiry into the DEEWR tender process to award employment services contracts

  May 2009

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• Policy submission Submission to the Review of Alternative Education in Victoria

  May 2009

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• Policy submission Submission to Treasury re National Consumer Protection Bill

  May 2009

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