At the most fundamental level, a life course approach means understanding that outcomes
for individuals and groups are best explained when we take account of the experiences of …

This chapter provides an overview of (a) the Australian education system (including a
historical overview from 1970 to today);(b) an exploration of socioeconomic inequality in IQ …

Australia's education system is one of the most developed globally and also one of the most
privatised. Despite the substantial expenditure by state governments and the federal …

Background: Stunting is a multifaceted issue that extends beyond nutrition and health,
incorporating parenting quality and family resource management. Objective: This study aims …

There is a large volume of research on the persistence of advantage and disadvantage
across generations. Intergenerational studies typically address family resources as …

This research examines factors influencing education inequality among Indigenous
Australians. The value of education has been recognised by Australian governments in …

The achievement gap between advantaged and disadvantaged students in Australia is one
of the largest in the OECD. Due to the litany of negative consequences arising from …

Continuous organizational efforts to improve day-to-day operations have become an integral
part of doing business effectively today. This is largely due to advances in technology …

Associations between various forms of family disadvantage and child development
outcomes are well-established in the international literature (OECD, 2018), and have long …

This chapter explores the link between students with disabilities, the behaviours they exhibit,
the impact this has on their schooling, and the impact upon others. The author's school has a …