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Schooneveldt, Simon P. "Do the lived experiences of people who have been breached by Centrelink match the expectation and intent of the Howard Government?" Thesis, Queensland University of Technology, 2002. https://eprints.qut.edu.au/85/1/schooneveldtThesis.PDF.
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In the past three years, the number of breach penalties applied by Centrelink to welfare recipients have more than trebled, with some 349,000 incidences reported for the 2000-2001 year. This Masters Degree research study examines the lived experience of some individuals who have been breached by Centrelink, to ascertain whether their lived experiences accord with the stated policy expectations and intent of the Howard Government. Government policy statements are identified from the literature, as are a range of alternative viewpoints and critiques offered by commentators.
A qualitative research survey instrument was developed. Survey data was collected from people passing on the footpath outside three Brisbane Centrelink offices. Fifty-six individuals who stated they had been breached at least once responded. The results of primary and secondary analysis of the collected data is presented in the findings, followed by discussion as to how the lived experiences of the unemployed respondents matched Government expectation and intent
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Bilandzic, Ana. "New approaches to developing and commercialising IP from research in universities using open innovation." Thesis, Philipps-Universität Marburg, Germany, 2016. https://eprints.qut.edu.au/98400/1/thesis_ana.pdf.
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There has been increasing interest in open innovation in academic research as well as industry application since the concept was introduced in 2003. The concept got much attention because of its economic benefits and novel means for facilitating innovation. This thesis aims to adapt the concept of open innovation to the university environment, in order to foster innovation in the development process for intellectual property (IP) derived from academic research activities. It contributes to the literature on open innovation adapted to the university context, i.e. open collaboration on the development of intellectual property towards a commercial ready stage. In order to investigate the potential of open innovation in the university environment, a focus group was conducted. In addition, the business process of Quirky Inc. was analysed as an example to better understand how open innovation works in the business context. The results of the study’s data analyses inform new opportunities for interventions in universities towards fostering different approaches to IP development as research outcomes. Further, it reveals interventions that can promote open innovation approaches in the university’s context more generally.
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Mayer, Miriam. "Democratising the City: Technology as Enabler of Citizen-Led Urban Innovation." Thesis, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universitat Munchen, 2018. https://eprints.qut.edu.au/115908/1/Masterarbeit%20Miriam%20Mayer_final_opt.pdf.
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This study deals with finding a way to enable citizen-led urban innovation through technology while concentrating on various aspects of controversial city developments. Therefore the literature concerning this topic is first investigated and current online systems designed for citizens to engage in city development decisions explored. In addition, literature, approaches and systems related to conflict resolution are also presented and discussed. By means of applying multiple design cycles, including several user studies, an online platform for citizens to elaborate controversial ideas for the city together was developed. These design cycles were focused on first finding a suitable process to elaborate on ideas and find consent. The process implementing this is tested during two workshops that portray the procedure that would be realised on the platform. Findings after each workshop are used to revise the process. In order to design a user interface that could implement such a process first an expert focus group was asked to brainstorm solutions for multiple design questions. Considering this input two platform mock-ups were created and shown to participants to receive feedback. A final prototype of the online platform was then implemented and tested in a final user study. During this study participants elaborated an idea together to test the whole resulting product, while being able to use the online platform in an in the wild setting. In spite of discovering how dependent the usage of the platform is on its users, the feedback received for the general idea of using an online platform to elaborate on ideas and find consent was overall positive.
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Withers, Maree. "Is guardianship a successful intervention for people diagnosed with borderline personality disorder?" Thesis, 2011. https://vuir.vu.edu.au/16052/.
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Understanding and treating individuals who have a combination of borderline personality disorders, self-injurious behaviours and sometimes suicidality, presents one of the most confusing and problematic challenges to mental health professionals. While the use of mental health legislation for this group is considered unusual, guardianship legislation in Australia is sometimes additionally utilised. To date, there has been no examination of the effectiveness of guardianship for people with borderline personality disorder in the Victorian context. This study aims to examine the role of guardianship for this population by assessing the contributing factors that led to the appointment of a guardian including the mental health responses prior to a guardianship application being made, subsequent service responses provided and finally to enhance current knowledge by determining whether guardianship is an effective intervention. This research has two phases. Phase one assessed guardianship as an intervention by the examination of case materials held by the Office of the Public Advocate. In phase two some participants from phase one were interviewed to elicit their experience of such an intervention. Findings indicated that the combination of high level self-injurious behaviours and refusal of treatment led to the appointment of a guardian. Service and system responses were quite diverse for this cohort, particularly regarding the ongoing provision of case management. Empathic responses were often not forthcoming from health professionals. Combined results indicated that advocacy rather than guardianship was more beneficial. Recommendations to improve the legal and healthcare framework are suggested.
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Frichitthavong, Phouthava (Tara). "Policy development and implementation : a multiple sector collaborative approach in social, health, and community fields." Thesis, 2011. https://vuir.vu.edu.au/16040/.
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A multiple sector collaboration (MSC) approach to public health and social policy development and implementation is becoming the norm in postmodern cities and communities. The development of a theoretical framework in relation to MSC practice is still in its infancy. As an approach to policy development and implementation, MSC has been subjected to criticism for (a) its often value driven, complex, and time-consuming methods, and (b) the lack of measurable or tangible outcomes. The gaps found in the literature reveal a significant need for further evidence-based research that focuses on gaining greater insight into the operations of MSC and how the approach might contribute to improved social, health, and community outcomes.
The aim of the present research is to close the identified gaps. Utilising a single-case approach, an existing and well-reputed MSC was selected for in-depth study over a 3-year period. Findings from this case study show that values, common purpose, group processes and dynamics, relationships, interactions, and synergy are vital components in the development and operation of a fully-functioning MSC.
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Hossain, Aysha. "Contractual Coloniality: Strategic State Intervention in Aboriginal Governance." Thesis, 2003. https://vuir.vu.edu.au/15606/.
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This thesis argues that certain strategic interventions in the delivery of services to Indigenous Australians employ rationalities congruent with colonial-settler governance.
The Koori Services Improvement Strategy in the Australian State of Victoria is a case in point. Detailed examination of this strategy - understood as a set of specific
technologies of power - raises questions about practical issues in Aboriginal governance, tensions within liberalism, the actual implications of neo-liberal techniques employed in human services, and the bearing these have on Aboriginal wellbeing. Following Michel Foucault's 'governmentality' approach, tools of discourse analysis and genealogy are used to address these questions and to investigate the limits and possibilities of such an approach to understanding Aboriginal governance.
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Freitas, João Câncio da Costa. "Devising a strategic plan for the development of East Timor : a framework for the future." Thesis, 1999. https://vuir.vu.edu.au/33002/.
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Pickett, John. "Australian multicultural theory and policy changes : from the 'Galbally report' to 'A new agenda for multicultural Australia'." Thesis, 2003. https://vuir.vu.edu.au/32978/.
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This thesis explores issues surrounding multicultural theory and policy. It also
includes a discussion on immigration policy and the attempts made by the current Federal
Government to shift public attention away from multiculturalism to discussions
surrounding border control.
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Briscoe, Mark. "Political realism and American foreign policy." Thesis, 2004. https://vuir.vu.edu.au/32984/.
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America's war in Afghanistan and on Iraq classified as part of the war on terror have
come in the aftermath of the atrocities of September 11, 2001 when America was
attacked by Islamist terrorists. America's response to these attacks, especially the
war on Iraq, has been criticized heavily throughout the world. The U.S. has been
criticized on the basis of morality, in terms of increasing the danger of further attacks
on American soil and by its lack of understanding of the Islamic world. Criticism of
U.S. foreign policy will continue long into the fixture, especially if the U.S. maintains
its status as the only superpower in the world, which is unlikely in the long term,
however we need to understand why America is criticized. The purpose of this thesis is to better understand American foreign policy and why
the U.S. embarks on the policies that it does. This understanding will come by way
of analysing America's stance towards both Afghanistan and Iraq in the last quarter
of a century to see how it has changed in correlation with American needs at the
time. Since the events of 9/11 America has become more aggressive in its foreign
policy stance toward both Afghanistan and Iraq. It has ousted both the Taliban and
the Saddam Hussein regime, with the help of allies, from these respective nations.
This thesis will argue that this is natural given the tenets of political realism. Political
realism is a theory based upon self-interest, power and opportunity. America's policy
towards Afghanistan and Iraq will be intimately tied with these notions, as these
notions have been called upon throughout history. The thesis should be viewed as a
microcosm of the realities of international relations. The essay will discuss different
aspects of International Relations political theory and draw the conclusion that political realism provides the more relevant and stronger theories. I use the word
theories because there exists differing approaches within the nexus of realism,
although core assumptions are maintained. The thesis will explore America's role in
Afghanistan and Iraq in the 1980s as well as in its post 9/11 context. Placed in its
proper context American foreign policy should be seen as something that is natural,
rather than something unique to America.
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Rahmawati, Putu Indah. "Linking Corporate Social Responsibility, Tourism and Climate Change to Build Tourism Community Adaptive Capacity to Climate Change in Bali." Thesis, 2017. https://vuir.vu.edu.au/35044/.
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The emerging body of literature has reported the impact of climate change on tourism destination. Although it is recognized that tourism-dependent destination communities will be heavily affected by climate change, very little research has been undertaken in developing countries. Moreover, our understanding of how CSR of tourism businesses plays a role in building community adaptive capacity to climate change remains limited. To address these fundamental gaps, this thesis --- i. Combines theoretical advances from climate change, CSR and adaptive capacity research to develop a conceptual framework; and --- ii. Uses this framework to guide a case study to allow a better understanding of how CSR practices can enhance tourism community adaptive capacity to climate change.
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Nguyen, Huong Thi Xuan. "Valuing Social Capital: Shifting Strategies for Export Success of Vietnamese Small- and Medium-Sized Enterprises." Thesis, 2018. https://vuir.vu.edu.au/37839/.
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This study examines the impact of social capital on the export success of domestic SMEs
in Vietnam, looking at both export propensity (whether they export at all) and export
performance (how much they export). Two stylized facts inspire the research. The first is
the relatively modest performance of Vietnamese SMEs in export activities to date,
despite their potential and increasing importance in the economy. The second is the
widespread perception within Vietnam about the power of social relationships of firms in
the Vietnamese business environment.
This study uses a mixed methods approach, combining a qualitative thematic
analysis of semi-structured interviews of SME owners/managers with quantitative testing
of hypotheses on a secondary panel dataset from 2007 to 2015. Logistic regression models
were employed to test hypotheses related to export propensity and multiple linear
regressions were used to test those related to export performance.
The results indicate that social capital is positively related to export propensity of
domestic SMEs, but that its impacts on their export performance are not consistent. Each
type of network impacts differently on export performance indicators of the studied SMEs
(positive, negative and sometimes non-significant). Similarly, the qualitative study
provides evidence that social capital supports SMEs in the initial stage of their export
venture, but not their continuous export sustainability. One of the significant findings to
emerge from the qualitative study is that the impact channels of social capital on SMEs’
export success may have changed from relying on rent-seeking opportunities provided by
close connections with authorities towards being a tool for improving credibility and
building capability for SMEs.
This study highlights the importance of establishing an appropriate networking
strategy for SMEs who wish to pursue export ventures. It suggests that, if SMEs aim at
long-term export success, they may need to diversify their networks, including business
networks and social networks, both domestically and internationally, rather than focus on
connections with politicians and authorities. This is because the expected benefits from
rent appropriation in export activities will eventually diminish as a more transparent
system is put in place. Hence, SMEs should utilize their networks to improve their
knowledge, credibility and capability, which help in enhancing their long-term
competitiveness. The present study also implies that the government and relevant trade associations, in supporting SMEs to participate successfully in the international market,
may need to focus on long-term network building and capacity-building activities.
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Doughney, James R. "Profit and accumulation : Marxist theories and the Australian evidence, 1949-1994." Thesis, 1997. https://vuir.vu.edu.au/15336/.
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This thesis aims to assess the ability of contemporary Marxist economic theories to explain the Australian macroeconomic data. A realist method is used, which distinguishes the approach from alternatives that would either insulate theories from the rigours of empirical accountability or deny them access to the deeper social realities governing economic events and relationships. It is insisted that a Marxist social economics must be especially demanding of itself, logically and empirically.
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Dillon, Joanne. "Thirty years of feminist activism : women in welfare education reflect." Thesis, 2007. https://vuir.vu.edu.au/30246/.
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This thesis traces the economic and socio-political changes in Australia over the final
three decades of the twentieth century from the perspective of 25 women engaged in
social work and welfare education. A period of significant change in its social,
economic and political history, Australia moved from Keynesian inspired trends to
social democracy under Whitlam, through the corporatist experiment of the
Hawke/Keating regime to an embrace of free market economics under the current
Howard coalition government. Utilising a narrative approach and framing the
research within feminist historical materialist standpoint, after Smith (1991) and
Naples (2003), I explore the ways in which this group of women experienced changes
to the policy context, theories as they informed their education and practice and, of
particular interest, changes to feminist theory and the impact of the women's
movement on social policy, service delivery and in each woman's personal lives.
Participants reported general feelings of frustration at the erosion of hard won gains,
especially for women and living the adage 'the personal is political ', and increased
pressures in their work and private lives over time. There was a sense of distancing of
social work from social policy alongside increasing alienation from a women's
movement that they saw as largely out of touch with an increasingly diverse and
globalised world. In this context however, the women generally remained positive for
the future, providing clear strategies as to the contribution a reinvigorated feminism
and women's movement could make to social work and social policy of the future.
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Rizzo, Joe. "Solomon Islands : the untouched paradise?" Thesis, 1995. https://vuir.vu.edu.au/32999/.
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This thesis examines the social, economic, environmental,
political and cultural changes which have occurred within
indigenous Solomon Islander communities. It explores the many
shifts that have occurred since white colonisation and which
continue today in the post-colonial era.
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Minas, Freda Charlotte. "The limitations of law pertaining to incest cases: observations of the confines inherent in the current criminal jurisdiction of the County Court of Victoria, which may limit justice for the victims of incest, and the resultant equivocal footing of social policy in this area." Thesis, 1997. https://vuir.vu.edu.au/18193/.
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The crime of incest is rendered invisible in the 1990's under the all-embracing
label of "child abuse", where the public eye is alerted to grave
cases of physical abuse, by a media hungry for sensationalism. Likewise,
incest is effaced amid the current outrage over the deviant outsider -
typically perceived as the paedophile.
It is the very nature of the sphere in which incest is committed, which
makes the crime 'hermetic'. The view that the patriarchal family is
somehow sacrosanct, and the debate over the public/private dichotomy
relating to child protection, adjoin to further obscure this iniquity. In
addition to this, the perpetrators of incest frequently deny, minimise or
rationalise their crime, hence making the legal sphere the only legitimate
area of redress for victims.
However, the law attempts to deal with these private moral perplexities
in the objective and constrained manner representative of the court
system. This may not be reconcilable with just outcomes.
Social policy's footing in this arena appears to be equivocal, due to
the inherent confines of the legal system. But the legal system, and in
particular the court arena, can be made more equitable, by being flexible
and amenable to innovation, through the embodiment of other areas of
expertise. Instead of being self-referential, the legal system should be
more accommodating of other esteemed knowledges, in the name of
justice.
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Sudarmo, Suparwoko N. "A community-based approach to tourism in Indonesia." Thesis, 2005. https://vuir.vu.edu.au/16098/.
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The key tourism decision-makers in Indonesia have pursued tourism growth and development with insufficient regard to its impact on local communities and the environment. This study explores a community-based approach to tourism development in Indonesia. In particular, it examines the extent and nature of local community participation during various stages of the tourism development process in three case studies: in Bali, Yogyakarta, and Central Java.
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Martinson, Martti. "What is the enabling environment for local level youth participation? A comparative study of youth councils in the Australian state of Victoria and Estonia." Thesis, 2020. https://vuir.vu.edu.au/40988/.
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At a time of rapid change in the political involvement of young people, the creation of structures to facilitate the participation of young people in decision-making processes has been on the rise globally (Badham & Wade 2010; Farrow 2015). Youth councils are often created with the aim of representing the interests of young people in the community through advocacy, lobbying and provision of advice to decision-making bodies. At the same time the landscape of youth councils, particularly at a local government level, is varied and often lacking the evidence of best practice, an enabling environment and coordination.
This mixed-methods comparative case study research analysed the current environment and context in which youth councils are operating, and the experiences of former and current members of youth councils and the professionals that support their work, in the Australian state of Victoria and in Estonia. Semi-structured interviews and an online survey across the two countries and in two languages were employed from 2016 until 2017 to map the experiences and identify youth councils’ successes, gaps and potential for improvement. Qualtrics software was used to collect, analyse and code the survey data; data from semi- structured interviews was coded manually. The coding process identified key nodes and sub- nodes.
The results revealed that local level youth councils in Victoria and Estonia share many similarities, particularly in their aims, commonly undertaken activities and aspirations; however, there are also noticeable differences which can largely be attributed to the relevant legislative framework, policies, coordination mechanisms and resourcing for youth councils that exist in Estonia but not in Victoria. Through the results of this study, a framework for an enabling environment for youth councils was identified and conceptualised, using the Enabling Environment Index developed by CIVICUS (2013), the World Alliance for Citizen Participation, as a guide. The findings of this research also sought to provide an understanding of how the work of local level youth councils can be better supported and organised by policy, organisational and legislative measures to increase the effectiveness and benefits of these structures for young people and the community.
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Abu, Roziya. "Community development and rural public libraries in Malaysia and Australia." Thesis, 2014. https://vuir.vu.edu.au/24833/.
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In Malaysia, the government has invested in public libraries with the intention of promoting development, particularly in rural areas. Despite the increasing number of rural public libraries being built throughout Malaysia, providing users with many services, activities and programs, previous research indicates that they are underutilised. The research reported in this thesis aimed to explore relationships between rural public libraries and their communities in both Malaysia and Australia, with particular attention to empowerment and community development processes.
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Alameer, Hasan. "Integrated framework for modelling the management of electronic waste in Saudi Arabia." Thesis, 2015. https://vuir.vu.edu.au/32316/.
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Waste is now electronic, and the landscape of electronic waste management is changing radically. Besides a rapidly growing world population, globalisation is driving the demand for electronic products. Electronic products have a diverse and complex composition. Elements like iron and aluminium and materials like plastics and glasses constitute the bulk of the e-waste, and they contain almost 80% of Waste Electronic and Electric Equipment -WEEE- by weight. The rest contains valuable components and toxic materials. Toxic materials like lead, arsenic, cadmium, selenium, hexavalent chromium, and flame retardants badly affect people and the environment. The World Health Organisation (WHO) estimated that 215 tons of computer waste contain 2 tons of arsenic, 3 tons of mercury, and 10 tons of lead on average. The electronic revolution, as it turns out, is plagued with waste, and disposing of e-waste is a looming threat in Saudi Arabia, with informal recycling activities growing very fast. Although the reusing and recycling of e-waste have environmentally positive impacts in general, citizens are often uncertain of which obsolete management option is preferred. This research explores how the Saudi people can accept a new concept of treating old electronic equipment. The objective was to examine the attitudes and perspectives of the citizens of Saudi Arabia on e-waste management to develop effective e-waste management practices.
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Kwak, Ki-Sung. "The role of the state in television broadcasting in Hong Kong, Japan, and South Korea." Thesis, 1996. https://vuir.vu.edu.au/15358/.
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The present study examines the role of the State in television broadcasting in three selected countries in Northeast Asia: Hong Kong, Japan, and South Korea, A comparison of the three countries is made with special reference to:(a)the context in which television regulation has been shaped and developed; (b)the relationship between the State and television broadcasters; and(c)the operational practice of State regulation over television broadcasting. This is followed by an analysis of State control over television broadcasting on a country-by-country basis.
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Azisah, Siti. "Gender mainstreaming in education: case studies of Islamic primary schools in South Sulawesi, Indonesia 2000 - 2006." Thesis, 2012. https://vuir.vu.edu.au/21319/.
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This thesis examined the extent and the manner of the gender mainstreaming policy implementation in three Islamic primary schools in South Sulawesi, Indonesia. It investigated the commitment, gender ideology and practices of policy makers, school principals, teachers, and the school committees. Furthermore, the thesis analyzed gender roles depiction in the primary school textbooks as well as investigated the students‘ perception of gender roles.
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Smee, Mikaela. "Broader context, interpersonal, and intrapersonal factors that compromise and promote the mental health of Australian transgender adults." Thesis, 2017. https://vuir.vu.edu.au/31426/.
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A growing body of literature has described the factors that compromise
mental health for transgender people, yet less information is known about
the factors that promote resilience and protect mental health for
transgender adults in Australia. This qualitative study aimed to increase
knowledge and understanding about the broader context, interpersonal,
and intrapersonal factors that compromise and promote the mental health
of Australian transgender adults. Data were gathered using semistructured,
one-on-one interviews with ten adult participants, including five
transgender people and five mental health practitioners who specialize in
gender diversity, and analysed using contemporary constructivist
grounded theory methodology. Results indicated that the mental health of
transgender adults in Australia is shaped by multi-layered interactions
between broader context, interpersonal, and intrapersonal factors that
perpetuate stigma and exclusion and compromise mental health, as well
as those that cultivate identity affirmation and inclusion and promote
mental health, wellbeing and quality of life. Findings from this research can
be used to enhance current understandings of the mental health
experiences and needs of transgender people; to improve clinical practice,
health promotion, education, policy development, and advocacy; and
promote the mental health of transgender adults in Australia.
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Chawa, Anif Fatma. "Mining and Community Development in Indonesia: a Case Study." Thesis, 2014. https://vuir.vu.edu.au/25076/.
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Mining industries are widely perceived as damaging the environment and local communities. The Indonesian government requires mining industries to undertake Corporate Social Responsibility including community development activities. This study investigated the implementation of community development by a mining company on Sumbawa Island, West Nusa Tenggara Province, Indonesia. It focussed on the participation of the local community in decision making processes for the implementation of the mining company’s community development programs. The study also examined how the mining company has involved other parties, including NGOs and local government in its community development program implementation.
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Santoso, Slamet Budi. "Stakeholders Collaboration in Poverty Reduction Programs in South Sulawesi, Indonesia: A Case Study." Thesis, 2018. https://vuir.vu.edu.au/40044/.
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Collaboration among stakeholders on poverty reduction programs in developing countries is part of strategic approach to combating and significantly reducing poverty numbers. The main purpose of collaboration among stakeholders or actors is to transform the power of togetherness into energising local communities to reduce poverty numbers effectively.
However, the history of implementation of various poverty reduction programs shows that there has been a long succession of such programs implemented by the Indonesian government in attempts to overcome poverty problems and to achieve social justice. This history means that the Indonesian government has had many experiences attempting a pragmatic philosophy to achieve social equity, eternal peace and common welfare. This study investigates the implementation of collaboration among stakeholders as poverty reduction strategies during the decentralisation era in the Takalar and Barru districts, South Sulawesi Province, Indonesia.
A case study approach was taken, utilising the Evolutionary Governance Theory (EGT) of Van Assche, Beunen and Duineveld (2014). This research assessed the argument that inadequate collaboration and collective decision making between stakeholders involved in the development process is a major reason why poverty reduction policy and implementation has failed at the provincial and local district levels.
Data collection methods including semi-structured interviews, review of documents and field observation. The 70 (seventy) informants were selected based on their knowledge, involvement and responsibility in the various collaborative poverty reduction programs in both districts. This sample included government officials, members of donor organisations, NGOs activists, local leaders and the local communities.
The elements of EGT (Assche, Beunen, & Duineveld, 2014) as a social system framework were adjusted and extended based on the findings of the study within the context of the local public policies. This adaptation is based on the consideration that “the roles of local leaders lead on collaboration between stakeholders on poverty reduction programs”.
findings from the two Indonesian districts can be generalised to a broader population with some boundaries. However, this in-depth study of the cases contributes valuable theoretical and practical knowledge to the community. The study findings show that the local leader as a key position on the collaboration among stakeholders evolved from existing system of Social Governance throughout a process of evolutionary governance. These collaborative anti-poverty programs are demonstrated by two case studies, which involved elements of civil society such as local leaders, local community leaders, local communities, donors, and NGOs activists, whose involvement is a major factor in the sustainability of the programs. Future research requires exploration of the roles of these actors to provide a broader perspective on their roles in evolutionary governance implementation and sustainable use.
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Mphande, Charles. "Representations of development in discourse : the case of Malawi, 1964-1998." Thesis, 2005. https://vuir.vu.edu.au/30220/.
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This thesis seeks to understand the basis of the enduring under-performing
agriculture-led development strategy, and the paucity of innovation and
reflexivity in matters of socio-economic change in Malawi. Situated in the
qualitative research tradition, the study seeks to examine social meaning, its
construction and consumption in Malawi's community/national development
strategy. The study proceeds in this quest to examine representations of
development in discourse in Malawi's two contrasting pollitical cultures,
namely, the repressive single party era of Dr Banda and his Malawi Congress
Party Government, and the democratic era marked by the onset of political
pluralism in 1994, and stretches from Malawi's independence in 1964 to the
first term of Malawi's democratic governance in 1998.