Collection: Tech Book

A provocative exploration of urbanised Australia and a passionate plea for the suburbs to be given their rightful place in Australia's public consciousness.

Explores the links between the localities in which people lived and their employment opportunities. It was clear that where people live has a large bearing on their access to employment.

Eight issues relating to access to basic medical services: type of service used, payment arrangements, unmet need, modes of travel, after hours access, family priorities in basic health care, satisfaction and level of usage.

Examines the living standards of families with children in twelve varying locations around Australia (including Penrith). The Area Study (as this is called) was set the task of offering a perspective on services in each of the LGAs in the study.

Provides detailed descriptions of the housing conditions of Australian families based on the data collected in the ALSS (Australian Living Standards Study) in 1991 and 1992. Examines a wide range of aspects of housing of urban families.