This research investigates what is needed to lift the quality of Australian housing to align with international standards so as to address problems associated with aged and ill-performing housing stock in both the owned and rented sectors. It concludes that a national strategy to improve residential building quality should be developed and include regulatory mechanisms.

Report 22 of the National Wastewater Drug Monitoring Program collected for up to 7 days in both December 2023 and February 2024. Alcohol and nicotine were the highest consumed drugs in all states and territories in December 2023, followed by cannabis and methylamphetamine. The scale of drug consumption for the remaining drugs varied by state...

The objective of this study was to examine the association between child maltreatment and receipt of income support payments and the budgetary impact for persons 16 to 33 years. It was concluded investment in effective preventive and protective strategies for children in child protection could address this core social determinant of health, while providing budget...

This evaluation sought to explore the processes and impacts of the Youth Connect program in relation to social participation, economic independence, personal wellbeing, and at-risk or anti-social behaviour. The evaluation finds that the program did offer support for young people facing a series of interconnected challenges.

This review was undertaken to convey the prevalence of work-related discrimination, disadvantage and bias, in relation to pregnant and parent workers in Australia.