Bridging the gap on locational disadvantage: Impact of community-identified interventions on social capital, psychosocial and socioeconomic outcomes [ 2010-04-27 - 2015-12-30 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: A/Prof Geoffrey Munns (Chief Investigator) ,  Dr Tanya Covic (Chief Investigator) ,  Prof Rhonda Craven (Chief Investigator) ,  Dr Genevieve Nelson (Partner Investigator) ,  Mr Andrew Anderson (Partner Investigator)

Brief description Bridging the gap on locational disadvantage: Impact of community-identified interventions on social capital, psychosocial and socioeconomic outcomes. Interventions to combat locational disadvantage are vital given the pervasiveness and long-term consequences for youth and communities. This research will offer important educational and socio-economic benefits by enriching the psychosocial adjustment and life potential of young Australians and the capacity of schools in locationally disadvantaged communities. Effective research and community-identified social capital and psychosocial interventions will enhance pro-social behaviours, health, psychosocial adjustment, and school and community engagement. This will build capacity at community, school, and individual levelsand contribute to national socioeconomic wellbeing.

Funding Amount $665,000

Funding Scheme Linkage Projects

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