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‘It’s a lifeline’: A long-term approach to improving home energy support programs for households facing vulnerability

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Rowan Bedggood, Kiara Rinnovasi, Matt Cairns, Jane Goncalves, Siueti Maile
Energy Efficiency Services, such as that offered by Uniting Vic.Tas, work with individuals and families on low-incomes and those experiencing energy hardship. This research project sought to understand the benefits and gaps of the Uniting Energy Support Service to determine ‘what works’ and what actions...
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Understanding workplace sexual harassment: trends, barriers to legal assistance, consequences and legal need

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Bryn Young, Reuben Lester
This report aims to identify and understand the prevalence, nature, and occurrence of workplace sexual harassment and discrimination both in Western Australia, and Australia more broadly.
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Good practice and an engaged workforce: building an effective, modern organisation for the NDIS

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Sam Crinall, Kollen Sussman
In this report, the authors draw on research findings to illustrate how effective organisation design can enable NDIS Provider organisation leaders to build an engaged workforce, deliver good services, and achieve sustainable growth.
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Psychosocial Recovery Coaching: client outcomes and experiences

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James Kelly, Perri Campbell
As part of this research project, Centre for Social Impact researchers interviewed and surveyed NDIS participants receiving Psychosocial Recovery Coaching to explore their experiences and outcomes of this service for people with psychosocial disability.
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Going the distance: making mental health support work better for regional communities

This project aims to better understand what is different about living in regional areas that leads to poorer mental health and difficulties accessing support, and what further support is needed to improve the lives and wellbeing of people living in those communities.