Monash University
In his new book “From Resistance to Reform: Case studies of long term social justice advocacy in Australia,” Professor Philip Mendes, from the Department of Social Work presents a comprehensive historical and political analysis of four policy areas where reform was achieved after many years of neglect, including:
Young people transitioning from out-of-home care
Medically supervised injecting facilities
Social security payments for the unemployed
Compulsory income management.
The following can be attributed to:
Professor Philip Mendes, Director of the Social Inclusion and Social Policy Research Unit in the Department of Social Work, Monash University
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