Type:	Conference Paper
Title:	Long way from home: the myth of multicultural Australia and violence against immigrant women
Other Titles:	Homelessness in the lucky country 1996-2000 : how will we meet the challenge?
Authors:	San Pedro, Nona
Keywords:	CALD (culturally and linguistically diverse);Housing;Cross-cultural
Year:	1996
Publisher:	Council to Homeless Persons (Vic.)
Notes:	Discusses patterns of homelessness amongst immigrant women in Australia and the role of domestic violence in exposing women to the risk of homelessness. The work carried out by the Immigrant Women's Domestic Violence Service in Victoria is then explained and some key issues for service providers are highlighted. The need for culturally appropriate support services, safe housing options, and legal protection as well as for recognition of the disadvantages faced by immigrant women in accessing mainstream services is emphasised.
URI:	https://anrows.intersearch.com.au/anrowsjspui/handle/1/20891
Physical description:	viii, 690 p. : 23 cm.
Appears in Collections:	Conference Papers

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