Collection: Tech Book

Social research that measures the environmental knowledge, attitudes and behaviour of the people of NSW through surveys and discussion groups. Initial study to commence tracking changes and trends in environmental views, priorities and actions.

The seventh main survey in this social research series. It examines the environmental knowledge, views, attitudes and behaviour of people in NSW and tracks how these have changed over time across key demographic variables and across regions in NSW.

A survey assessing whether NSW public attitudes towards environment and water issues shifted in the past 12 months.

People employed in caring occupations work in direct service delivery roles, mostly in the three main human service industries of health, education and community services.

The paper provide a useful analysis of current economic trends as they impact on older people, and challenge the dominant emphasis on economic imperatives as the sole bais for social policy.

Discusses the findings of the household energy survey conducted through the Southern Sydney Regional Organisation of Councils (SSROC) in 2004. Participating Councils were Canterbury, Hurstville, Kogarah, Rockdale, Waverley and Woollahra.

A summary and reference guide to the conservation status of NSW's threatened fauna. Individually examines species from a wide range of animal types, including invertebrates, providing details of life cycle, range, habitat preference, population trends, threats and existing conservation measures.

Examines the difficult management decisions that Australia faces with respect to water in the face of an increasing population and decreased water availability as a result of adverse climate change. Explores the economic impact of increased population and