SOCIAL POLICY IN AUSTRALIA: homelessness among older Australians.
Concise report in the form of a policy briefing SOCIAL POLICY IN AUSTRALIA: homelessness among older Australians It is a Briefing Paper comprised of headings and written for a particular audience for the purpose of change. (1) present background information on a social policy problem,(how it came about) (2) provide information about the effects of social policy implementation (using primary and secondary sources) in order to (3) suggest recommendations for change. Outline for the briefing paper: 1. Title and audience: who is the target audience for the briefng paper? Your briefing paper may target any of the following: minister or shadow minister at federal or state level; local council mayor/ member; relevant peak body. 2. Summary of problem to be addressed: be brief 3. Background information/ outline of the relevant social policy or proposed policy change. Define key terms and concepts. Here include statistical information from credible online sources, working papers, books. 4. Discussion of change/ no change policy likely impact: include information from secondary and primary sources (information obtained directly from stakeholders including family or peers) 5. Recommendations for change: consider amendments to policy or to service delivery. Check recommendations are realistic, distinctive, connected with previous sections of the paper. NOTE Please use at least 6 peer reviewed academic sources and pay attention to your word count.
SOCIAL POLICY IN AUSTRALIA: homelessness among older Australians