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Disability and learning outcomes: How much does the… 12 August 2008
By Tom Karmel, Nhi Nguyen

On the whole, educational achievements and outcomes from vocational education and training (VET)… Show more

On the whole, educational achievements and outcomes from vocational education and training (VET) are relatively poor for students reporting a disability. This paper sought to isolate the direct effect of being a member of a particular disability group. It found that the direct effect of the disability differs between groups, and is highest for those with a mental illness, a medical condition or a Show less
Vocational education and training and casual workers in the … 25 February 2008
By Susan Dawe, John Saunders, Nhi Nguyen

Around a quarter of all Australian wage and salary earners are casual workers. Casual workers, in… Show more

Around a quarter of all Australian wage and salary earners are casual workers. Casual workers, in general, receive less training than those in ongoing employment. This paper considers whether the prevalence of casual employment is sustainable. It looks at the home and community care sector in which vocational education and training has a prominent role in developing the skills of workers, and in Show less