Mobile study

Researchers from the University of Sydney are running a mobile technology study to examine how homeless families and young people use mobile devices and services.

The study is recruiting up to 100 participants made up of homeless families and young people, specifically in New South Wales (NSW) and Victoria.

The research is taking place in two Australian states: New South Wales (NSW) and Victoria.

Researchers plan to recruit up to 100 homeless families and young people in total for the study.

The article reports the study is to be completed by August 2014.

The study is being led by researchers from the University of Sydney, which signals an academic approach to understanding mobile technology use among vulnerable groups.

Researchers hope the results will influence how government departments stay in touch with vulnerable groups such as homeless families and young people.

According to the article, the researchers hope the study’s findings will guide government departments on better ways to stay in touch with vulnerable groups, improving communication with homeless families and young people.