Refugee Youth,Social Inclusion And Health: Social Networks, Education And Employment
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$108,234.00
Summary
The objectives of this research are to contribute to a deeper understanding of the issues of social inclusion for newly-arrived adolescent refugees in Australia by exploring the nature and extent of the social networks they experience. It will also assess the impact on social connectedness and socioeconomic disadvantage of an innovative program aimed at enhancing educational and employment opportunities for young people with refugee backgrounds.
Understanding Parent Behaviours That Promote Language In Slow-to-talk Toddlers
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$95,144.00
Summary
Research suggests that parent-child interactions can have a positive effect on the language development of preschool age children. This community-based study aims to identify which specific parent behaviours promote language in a group of 200 slow-to-talk toddlers. If specific parent behaviours are found to result in better language outcomes in slow-to-talk toddlers, the results will have the potential to promote far more pro-active management of early language delay.
Increasing Adolescent Resilience Against Depression: Extending RAP To Include A Peer-Interpersonal Relatedness Component
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$76,361.00
Summary
Adolescence is a challenging time and depression may develop due to the stress of school work, parental expectations, peer pressure, or family conflict. The Resourceful Adolescent Program (RAP) teaches coping strategies to build self-esteem and deal with stress. Good peer relationships also protect youths from depression: The RAP-PIR project teaches adolescents additional social skills, strategies for managing bullying, and friendship skills. We expect RAP-PIR will help prevent youth depression.