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: Preventing Youth Disengagement and Promoting Youth Engagement
Author: Jane Burns et.al
Source: Australian Research Alliance for Children and Youth (ARACY)
Release Date: 2008
Description: The purpose of this review is to clarify the problem of youth disengagement and look to solutions across policy and practice. Commissioned by ARACY it aims to determine the nature, magnitude, issues and trends associated with youth disengagement.
Report download: Preventing Youth Disengagement and Promoting Youth Engagement

Title: The Cost of Dropping Out – the economic impact of early school leaving
Author: Business Council of Australia
Release Date: 2003
Description: This report provides an understanding of the trends associated with young people leaving school early, the economic impacts of this situation and details of Government programs (in 2003) in place to address early school leaving.
Report download: The Cost of Dropping Out – the economic impact of early school leaving