Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item: https://hdl.handle.net/10620/17299
Longitudinal Study: HILDA
Title: Participation in and Completion of Vocational Educational and Training for People with Disability
Authors: Mavromaras, K 
Polidano, C 
Institution: Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic and Social Research
Publication Date: Jun-2010
Pages: 31
Abstract: Improving the educational outcomes of people with a disability is seen as key in helping improve their employment and life prospects. Vocational Education and Training (VET) is an important avenue for further education for people with disability because it is a highly flexible and accessible form of education. This paper uses the HILDA survey and multivariate estimation to examine whether people with disability face barriers in participating in and completing a VET qualification, with particular focus on the role of social support. Overall, we find that people with disability are not disadvantaged in terms of participation, but are in terms of completion, especially those with more limiting conditions and those with mental health problems who have low levels of social support. These findings add to the growing literature on the role of social support in the functioning of people with mental illness and underline the importance of ensuring access to adequate support services.
URL: http://www.melbourneinstitute.com/hilda
ISBN: ISBN 978-0-7340-4220-0
Keywords: Health; Education and Training; Health -- Disability
Research collection: Reports and technical papers
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