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What’s the difference? Jobseeker perspectives on employment assistance
No full textThis qualitative study from the Brotherhood of St Laurence illustrates the challenges faced by jobseekers navigating today’s labour market. Drawing on insights from service users in four focus groups with 39 clients from the Carlton, Moe and Shepparton, the report outlines the contrasting approaches taken by Australia’s mainstream employment services and the five Victorian Work and Learning Centres
Now we are 21: an overview of the longitudinal Life Chances Study
No full textThe Brotherhood of St Laurence’s longitudinal Life Chances Study started in Melbourne in 1990. The study has comprised ten stages, the most recent completed in 2012 when the children, who were born in 1990, were 21 years old.This paper presents an overview of the study by outlining the published findings of each stage. It is designed to enable readers to follow up the diverse topics covered over 21 years, to point to the findings and the policy implications that have emerged and to act as a guide for possible future analysis.The study was designed as a population study in an inner urban area. It sought to explore the life chances of a group of children who were born at the same time in the same place but into very diverse families. While the study sample is not representative of all Australian children, aspects of the experiences of these families are likely to be shared by many others. The study has continued to follow the families as they moved away from the inner suburbs.Readers can also turn to the original reports for their rich detail including the parents’ and young people’s own descriptions of their experiences as well as quantitative analysis. The reports of the early stages are available through the Brotherhood of St Laurence and some libraries. The reports of stages 6 onwards are available on the Brotherhood’s website (www.bsl.org.au)
'The Masters' poem
No full textTyped poem entitled "The Masters" and signed by Paul Laurence Dunbar. A stamp appears in the top right corner with the words "PAUL R. REYNOLDS, 70 Fifth Avenue, NEW YORK." Originally published in "Lyrics of Sunshine and Shadow" in 1905
Laurence Doggett Receiving Order of the Estonian Red Cross
No full textThis is an image of Springfield College's (then the International YMCA College) fourth president, Laurence Locke Doggett receiving the Order of the Estonian Red Cross. This order is given in recognition of humanitarian services rendered in the interests of the Estonian people and for the saving of life. The order comprises six classes, the second of which Doggett was awarded. The honor is rarely awarded outside of Estonia and was given to Doggett for his service as president of Springfield College in training professional youth and social work leaders in Estonia. Springfield College alum, Herbert Tonissoo from Tallinn, Estonia officially awarded the decoration to Doggett on behalf of Estonia's President Paatz at a ceremony held at the Estonian consulate in New York City. Featured in the photograph (from L to R) is Eugene E. Barnett, Laurence Doggett and Karl Kuusik, consul-general of Estonia.For more information on L.L. Doggett, see https://springfield.as.atlas-sys.com/agents/people/589
'To her' poem
No full textManuscript typed on unlined paper by Paul Laurence Dunbar for a poem entitled "To Her." A stamp reading "PAUL R. REYNOLDS, 70 Fifth Avenue, NEW YORK" appears in the top right corner. Originally published in "Lyrics of Sunshine and Shadow" in 1905
Turning 21: Life chances and uncertain transitions
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Traditionally, the transition from school to work has been important for young adults, and turning 21 was recognised as the marker of adulthood in Australia, when young people had jobs—and even families of their own. Social and economic changes over the past 30 years or so have made the transition from school to work more complex and less clear-cut. This report documents the factors that shape the lives of 123 young participants in the Life Chances Study, as they turn 21.
Key points
• Stereotypes about young people obscure the diverse and complex lives of 21-year-olds. This diversity is shaped by family income, gender, ethnic background and resources. The 21-year-olds included university and TAFE students, full-time and part-time workers, young parents and jobseekers. Many were both studying and working.
• Those with fewer resources were more likely to identify as adults. They faced challenges that those with more resources could avoid. While some welcomed adulthood, others felt the burden of responsibilities.
• 21-year-olds continued to rely on their families for advice, and emotional and financial support. The unequal access to resources reinforced inequalities because even though most had jobs, many still relied on their parents’ financial support—if they could.
• Disadvantage need not be intergenerational. Disadvantage or advantage persisted for some families, but not for all. Childhood in a low-income family did not necessarily condemn children to continuing disadvantage.
• Definitions of a ‘successful’ transition must take into account young people’s multiple activities and their wellbeing. Most 21-year-olds aspired to full-time employment. In this study, most of those who did not have a job and were not studying or in training had caring duties or mental health issues. Labelling these young people as ‘disengaged’ does not sufficiently capture their level of activity or wellbeing.
• Transitions for 21-year-olds are uncertain, but the social and economic resources needed to address this uncertainty are not evenly distributed. Those from high-income backgrounds with strong social supports had greater ‘choice’ while negotiating their pathways than those from lower income backgrounds.
• Policies need to address multidimensional disadvantage. The findings have implications for addressing socioeconomic inequalities as well as for targeted career and vocational guidance.
Background
The Life Chances Study is a unique longitudinal study initiated by the Brotherhood of St Laurence in 1990 to explore the impacts of family income and associated factors on children over time. It commenced as a study of 167 infants born in inner Melbourne and has followed the families as they have moved elsewhere.
In stage 10 of the study we surveyed 123 young people and their parents to see how they were dealing with the important transitions towards adulthood. We also undertook 25 interviews to explore their situations in more depth
Pathways to a fair and sustainable social housing system
No full textThe Victorian Government’s discussion paper on social housing provides an opportunity for difficult conversations that are necessary if we are to gain the Victorian community’s support for the long-term solutions that are required. The Brotherhood of St Laurence welcomes the Government’s public consultation on two discussion papers, Pathways to a fair and sustainable social housing system and Social Housing: a discussion paper, on the options to improve the supply of quality housing.
Many challenges exist in providing appropriate housing assistance for disadvantaged people, but to this point there has been little rigorous analysis or robust debate with a long-term solution in mind. We also note that much of the discussion in Pathways to a fair and sustainable social housing system is about circumstances that have been known for many years – long waiting lists, increased use by recipients of government income support, declining rental revenue, old stock, a maintenance backlog and a mismatch between housing stock and the profile of people needing social housing assistance.
The development of a new housing framework is an excellent opportunity for analysis and debate about solutions to these long-term problems, with a view to ensuring all Victorians are able to live in secure, affordable housing as one of the crucial underpinnings of social and economic participation in the mainstream life of the community
'When night comes down upon the Chesapeake' poem
No full textManuscript typed on unlined paper by Paul Laurence Dunbar for an unpublished poem entitled "When Night Comes Down Upon the Chesapeake." The title and Dunbar's signature are handwritten and a stamp reading "PAUL R. REYNOLDS, 70 Fifth Avenue, NEW YORK" is in the top right corner
Introdução à economia da religião
No full textText originally published under the title Introduction to the Economics of Religion in September 1998. The translation was kindly authorized by the author Laurence R. Iannaccone.Texto originalmente publicado sob o título Introduction to the Economics of Religion em setembro de 1998. A tradução foi gentilmente autorizada pelo autor Laurence R. Iannaccone.Texto publicado originalmente con el título Introduction to the Economics of Religion en septiembre de 1998. La traducción ha sido amablemente autorizada por el autor Laurence R. Iannaccone
Letter from Laurence L. Doggett to Everett R. Kontner
No full textA letter from Laurence L. Doggett to or about Everett R. Kontner (no date included). In the letter, Doggett states that Kontner has passed school successfully and has completed the requirements for the freshman and sophomore years.Everett R. Kontner Graduated from Springfield College in 1924. Kontner originally came to Springfield College in 1916, but had to leave in early 1919 because his father met with an accident. He participated in WWI in 1918. After the war became a Physical Director in Middletown, Ohio. In 1922 he returned to Springfield College and finished his College course. He died on November 12, 1974.
Doggett was Springfield College's fourth president. He was also the first full-time president and served in the position from 1896-1936. Under Doggett's leadership, Springfield College expanded its student body and faculty. Doggett also oversaw the building of a new gymnasium, library, swimming pool, and athletics. Doggett was instrumental in developing and implementing the College's Humanics philosophy which still guides the college to this day. He retired in 1936 and remains Springfield College's longest-tenured president. Dr. Laurence L. Doggett died in 1957 at the age of 92
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