Study of Working Age Parents, Australia, 1987

This study deals with Family Migration Category 1B(2) migrants, or working age parents sponsored by their sons or daughters who were Australian citizens or permanent residents. The principal aim of the study is to establish the extent to which these working age parents are settling into the community, with a particular focus on the employment experience of those who intended to enter the workforce after their arrival. Topics covered in the survey include: employment intention at selection; employment history in Australia; job search behaviour; occupational, employment and geographic mobility; English language skills; recognition of qualifications; unemployment; dependence on social security; support from sponsors and community organisations; support to sponsors; demographic details of dependants; settlement indicators such as intentions concerning home ownership, sponsorship, citizenship, and retirement location; and household composition. Background variables include sex, age, marital status, birthplace, country of citizenship, education and qualifications.