Please find a number of research reports and documents pertaining to this topic area below.  If you know of another report or document you think should be housed in our research library please contact the BGK LLEN.

Title: Multicultural Youth in Australia – Transition and Settlement
Author: Steve Francis and Sarah Cornfoot
Source: Australian Research Alliance for Children and Youth (ARACY)
Release Date: 2008
Description: This paper, Multicultural Youth In Australia: Settlement and Transition, addresses the particular issues facing multicultural youth highlighting differences in experiences and needs among the groups of 'multicultural youth' - migrant, refugee and second generation young people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Report download: Multicultural Youth in Australia – Transition and Settlement

Title: Talk's In – Families of refugee background and schools in dialogue
Author: Foundation House
Release Date: 2008
Description: A resource to strengthen the capacity of school communities to provide a supportive and inclusive environment for families of refugee backgrounds.  The resource includes background information, practical suggestions and resources for workshops with school staff and families.
Report download: Talk's In – Families of refugee background and schools in dialogue

Title: The education needs of young refugees in Victoria
Author: Refugee Education Partnership Project
Source:  Foundation House
Release Date: 2007
Description: This document aims to support the development of a government policy position to improve existing levels of support for the well-being and educational achievement of students from refugee backgrounds. It was developed by the Refugee Education Partnership Project, a collaborative effort of both government and non-government organisations, coordinated by Foundation House. 
Report download: The education needs of young refugees in Victoria