A case study of gender responsive budgeting in Australia

This case study focuses on gender responsive budgeting at the federal level of government in Australia. Gender responsive budgeting is an analysis of the impact of the budget on gender equality and a process of changing budgetary decision-making and priorities. The annual publication of a gender budget statement by government is a vital component of any GRB initiative. Australia, by making the Women’s Budget Statement the centrepiece of its GRB initiative, has made important, although uneven, progress over its 30-year history. This report provides a historic account of gender budgeting in Australia in its three broad phases over the last 30 years. It makes recommendations for using gender budgeting policy mechanisms to highlight gender issues in Australia and make progress towards addressing gender inequality. • Authors: Rhonda Sharp is Adjunct Professor of Economics in the Hawke Research Institute at the University of South Australia. Ray Broomhill is Adjunct Professor of Labour Studies in the Australian Workplace Innovation and Social Research Centre at the University of Adelaide

The impact of the 2014-15 Federal Budget on South Australian vulnerable households

Report prepared for the Public Service Association of S

The impact of the 2014-15 Federal Budget on South Australian vulnerable households

Report prepared for the Public Service Association of S

The views and experiences of fathers regarding their young child's intellectual and developmental disability diagnosis: Findings from a qualitative study

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: To report the views and experiences of fathers following their child's diagnosis of an intellectual and developmental disability (IDD). BACKGROUND: There is a growing interest in understanding the experiences of fathers of children with IDD given the transformation of the structural change of fathers' roles within the family and wider society. DESIGN: A qualitative design was used to elicit the view and experiences of fathers. METHODS: A total of ten Irish fathers participated in face-to-face interviews. The data were thematically analysed. The COREQ guidelines for reporting qualitative studies were used in the development of this paper. RESULTS: The key themes that emerged were (a) the confirmation of the child's diagnosis (b) the impact of the diagnosis and (c) father's motivation to participate in disability research. CONCLUSIONS: This study informs and develops a further understanding of the international evidence base of fathers receiving a confirmation of a child's diagnosis of an intellectual and developmental disability, the impact of the diagnosis on fathers and their motivation to share their stories to add to the disability research. Health and social care practitioners have important contributions to make in meeting the needs of fathers. There are specific areas to consider in terms of practice, education and research that require further attention and development to ensure fathers' distinct needs regarding their child's diagnosis of IDD are known and responded to effectively. RELEVANCE TO CLINICAL PRACTICE: This study highlights that when the child's disability is confirmed, fathers experience a diverse range of mixed emotions. Health and social care practitioners including nurses need to be aware of the impact of the diagnosis upon fathers. There is scope to develop the knowledge, skills and confidence of health and social care practitioners regarding the experiences of fathers and how they can further support fathers and their families during the critical time of a disability disclosure

From lucky country to banana republic?: the political economy of Australian development in a long-run perspective

Ray Broomhil