The Australian Social Inclusion Board would like to thank all those who have made a submission or registered to attend a public consultation.
Registrations for the public consultations have now closed. However we will continue to accept submissions until the end of the consultation process on 4 October 2010.
Please direct submissions to:
- By email: consultations@pmc.gov.au
- By mail:
Social Inclusion Unit
Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet
1 National Circuit Barton ACT 2600
- By fax: 02 6271 5405
Submissions on Breaking the Cycle of Disadvantage
The Australian Social Inclusion Board is seeking submissions to aid its research on breaking the cycle of disadvantage. We are seeking input from academics and service providers who have been involved in the design, delivery and evaluation of programs aimed at helping break cycles of disadvantage and members of the general public with views about how services could better meet their needs. A separate component of this research will be personal interviews with people who have experienced or broken a cycle of disadvantage.
Guide for Submissions
Submissions are requested to help the Board understand how various factors can develop and combine to trap a person or family in a cycle of disadvantage. A key outcome sought of this project will be to identify the key interventions that can help people avoid and break cycles of disadvantage.
The Board would like to hear your view on some of the following issues:
- What are different cycles of disadvantage?
- How do people enter these cycles and become trapped in them?
- How do people avoid or break out of cycles of disadvantage, that is what is it that makes a difference for these people?
- Does personal choice play a role in breaking cycles of disadvantage, and if so how can you help build motivation and aspirations?
- Are there any successful interventions that should be considered?
- Are you aware of any current research which is focused on this?
Submissions received will help shape the Board’s advice to Government.