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Impact of tobacco control legislation on school children, 1992-1994.
No full textThe survey was conducted in order to examine the changes in school children's awareness of tobacco promotions, their attitudes towards smoking, and their smoking behaviour at different periods following the introduction of tobacco control legislation in January 1991 in Perth and January 1992 in New South Wales. Students were asked questions on smoking experience; cigarette brands used; source of cigarettes; perceptions of smoking; smoking habits of friends, relatives and authority figures; location of cigarette ads, and exposure to anti-smoking campaigns. As a method of within-subject control, students were also asked questions on alcohol use and advertising since alcohol had not been subjected to any major legislative changes or controls at the time of the study. Questions included alcohol drinking experience; types of alcoholic drinks drunk; source of alcoholic drinks; perceptions of drinking; drinking habits of friends, relatives and authority figures; location of alcohol ads, and exposure to anti-drinking campaigns. Background variables include age, sex, year at school, date of birth, and school location
Issues in Multicultural Australia, 1988: First Generation Sample NESB
No full textThis document describes the background and methodology of four surveys under the general study title Issues in Multicultural Australia. The four surveys are: a general sample of the population; non-English speaking born immigrants in general (the NESB sample); persons born in Australia whose father or mother was born in a non-English speaking country (the second generation sample); and persons who migrated to Australia since July 1981 from non-English speaking countries (the new arrivals sample). The general of this study are: to examine multiculturalism as a policy, through the experience of Australians; as a set of beliefs, through their attitudes; and as an aspect of cultural maintenance, through their perceptions. The study concentrates on three broad themes. First, it examines the attitudes of the Australian and overseas born towards multiculturalism, focussing in particular on views about the maintenance of customs, ways of life and patterns of behaviour among immigrants. Second, the barriers which exist to providing full access and equity to overseas born groups are analysed, principally in the fields of education, jobs and in the provision of general health and welfare programmes and services. Third, the study looks at levels of participation in the social and political spheres in community, culture and work related organisations, and in the use of the political process to remedy problems and grievances. Separate sections of the questionnaire deal with the respondent's background - country of birth and parents' country of birth, father's occupation and educational level; language - English language ability, languages spoken, use of own language, ethnicity - identification with ethnic groups, government aid to such groups, religious observance; education - school leaving age, qualifications obtained, recognition of overseas qualifications, transition to employment; current job - job status, occupation , industry, working conditions, trade union membership, gross income, problems looking for work; spouse - country of birth, education and qualifications, occupation and industry, income and income sources; immigration - attitudes to immigration policy, opportunities for immigrants, social distance from various ethnic groups, and attitudes to authority; family and social networks - numbers of children, siblings in Australia, numbers of close friends in Australia, neighbours; citizenship - citizenship status, participation in political matters and interest in politics, trust in government; and multiculturalism - views on what multiculturalism means, and its importance to Australian society
National Survey of Australian Secondary Students HIV/AIDS and Sexual Health,1997
No full textThis survey provides nationally representative baseline data on knowledge, attitudes and practices of secondary students in years 10 and 12 in regards to HIV/AIDS and related diseases. The survey is a follow up and extension of the survey carried out in 1992 by the National centre in HIV Social Research. Variables include knowledge and sources of knowledge of the transmission of AIDS and sexually transmitted diseases, attitudes to HIV, sexual practices and contraception, alcohol consumption and drugs. Background variables include sex, age, year at school, country of birth, years in Australia, parents' country of birth, language spoken at home and location
Sex Industry Survey, Melbourne, 1994
No full textThis is one of the largest studies of sex workers ever undertaken in a single location. The aims of the study were twofold. The first was to obtain a profile of sex workers in Victoria which would challenge the myths and stereotypes of sex workers that are held by the community and reinforced by the media. The second was to examine the safe and unsafe practices of sex workers and their clients in order to plan education and intervention strategies which would reduce risks of HIV and other STDs. The main variables included: previous employment; reason for entering the sex industry; age started working in the industry; where in the industry have worked; where currently working; number of clients seen in an average week; most common fantasy request; current non-work sexual relationships; sexual preferences; feelings of safety; feelings of intimidation; average weekly earnings from sex work; other paid work; recent use of drugs; abuse as child; abuse now; contraceptive use; safe sex practices at work and at home; history of STDs; health check frequencies and venues; feelings of discrimination by health care services; feelings about working in the industry. Background variables include: age; sex; sexual preferences; ethnicity; marital status; education level; and religion
Overseas arrivals and departures, Australia, 1980 - 1994: unit record data: File a92
No full textStatistics of overseas arrivals in, and departures from, Australia are collected by means of the Incoming and Outgoing Passenger cards completed by all travellers. As well as being used for statistical purposes, the information collected is used by the Department of Immigration and Ethnic Affairs for administrative purposes. Data is made available on a quarterly basis from the first quarter of 1980, and relates to the number of movements in a specified time, rather than the number of travellers (i.e. the multiple movements of individual persons within the time period are each counted separately). This particular data set refers to information collected in 1992. Information collected includes category and mode of travel, reason for journey, duration of stay, country of birth, citizenship, dis/embarkation, as well as age, marital status, sex and occupation
Prototype Longitudinal Survey of Immigrants to Australia, 1992: Wave 2
No full textFor the Longitudinal Survey of Immigration to Australia, two pilot studies, collectively known as the Prototype Survey, were undertaken with the purpose to research the experiences, concerns and needs of recently migrated peoples to Australia. Respondents, and in some cases their spouses, were asked questions on the migration process (i.e. had they migrated before, why they chose Australia, had they been sponsored to come out to Australia); occupation status, assets, income, and type of dwelling before and after migration; expectations and opinions of living in Australia; social activities; their ability to speak english and details about classes taken to learn English; the type and source of information requested before migration (ie, job prospects, recognition of qualifications); return visits to their home country; citizenship; the household budget; financial help received and given; changes in residence; unemployment and health. Background variables included age, sex, marital status, citizenship status; country of birth; date of arrival in Australia; occupation status, and highest qualification
Study of Working Age Parents, Australia, 1987
No full textThis study deals with Family Migration Category 1B(2) migrants, or working age parents sponsored by their sons or daughters who were Australian citizens or permanent residents. The principal aim of the study is to establish the extent to which these working age parents are settling into the community, with a particular focus on the employment experience of those who intended to enter the workforce after their arrival. Topics covered in the survey include: employment intention at selection; employment history in Australia; job search behaviour; occupational, employment and geographic mobility; English language skills; recognition of qualifications; unemployment; dependence on social security; support from sponsors and community organisations; support to sponsors; demographic details of dependants; settlement indicators such as intentions concerning home ownership, sponsorship, citizenship, and retirement location; and household composition. Background variables include sex, age, marital status, birthplace, country of citizenship, education and qualifications
The Australian Longitudinal Study of Ageing: Wave 3 Clinical Data, 1995
No full textALSA is a population-based bio-psycho-social and behavioural study of older adults. The longitudinal data collected in the course of the ALSA study comprise the most comprehensive longitudinal database yet assembled on ageing Australians and the findings of the ALSA are directly relevant to policy formulation and planning of health and social services for an ageing population. For Wave 3 Clinical Data (1994-1995) information about the health histories of the respondents was elicited, including information on medication, blood pressure, and physical and mental disabilities. Ancillary data have also been collected from secondary providers, including Domiciliary and Rehabilitation Services, Meals on Wheels, and The Royal District Nursing Society. Lists of ALSA participants are compared periodically with the agencies’ lists to determine the prevalence and incidence of receipt of services from these organisations
Australian two-party preferred votes, 1949-1982: File q1
No full textThis data file brings together the 'two-party-preferred vote' figures for Commonwealth and State elections conducted in the period 1949-82. No figures are given for state elections in Tasmania because its proportional representation system is not readily amenable to this technique. For each electoral division or district, the record for a particular election contains the numbers of ALP and non-ALP votes and the corresponding percentages (to one decimal place)
Australian Values Study Survey, 1983: Self-completion Questionnaire
No full textThe Australian Values Study was undertaken as part of a major international survey to compare fundamental values in different countries throughout the world. It focuses on such areas as attitudes towards work, life satisfaction, family, political, moral, religious and spiritual values, and a wide range of social issues. The study was conducted in two parts. The first stage was a personal interview questionnaire, administered by an interviewer. The data for this stage has been previously documented as 'Australian Values Study Survey, 1983' (SSDA Study No. 375). The second stage was a questionnaire left by the interviewer, to be completed by the respondent and mailed back. Topics covered in the mail-back questionnaire include newspaper and magazine readership; television watching and radio listening; parental attitudes; family costs; division of labour in the household; personal experiences in the previous year; opinions on current social issues such as invitro fertilisation, nuclear arms, terrorism, conditions for aborigines in Australia; views on economic development and growth in Australia, government intervention in business, jobs and trade unions; perceptions of individual companies, changes in the respondent's own attitudes and opinions; details of food and beverages usually consumed, types of cigarettes and cigars smoked; personal finance, investment and credit card usage; insurance and superannuation; and makes and models of automobiles purchased or preferred. Background variables include age, sex, birthplace, nationality, languages, level of education, employment status, approximate income, occupation, details of main income earner, household pets, home ownership, type of dwelling and size of town