Organisation
University of Wollongong
Report
Feasibility study on options to limit unhealthy food marketing to children
The study explores unhealthy food marketing to children in Australia. It outlines the policy problem and rationale for action; overview of methodology; policy options for reducing children’s exposure to unhealthy food and drink marketing; and an assessment of potential impacts. The analysis indicates that current self-regulatory arrangements do not provide sufficient protection.
Strategy
National dementia education and training standards framework
A framework developed to support a more consistent and comprehensive approach to knowledge and skill development for supporting people living with dementia and their families and carers. It sets out the recommended standards for knowledge and skills across a core range of dementia learning domains and learning tiers, giving consideration to the range of professional...
Report
Shifting gears: an economic geography analysis of Australia's downstream automotive sector
This report examines the restructuring of Australia's automotive sector from domestic manufacturing to a post-production, import-based market. It identifies the significant contribution of aftermarket automotive sales and services to the economy and flags the risk of a growing skills shortage as the market turns increasingly to electric vehicles.
Report
Domestic violence screening and response for refugee women in settlement services
Universal screening for domestic violence, and response, is recommended for women in priority populations and has been implemented in health services across diverse jurisdictions. However, this is untested with refugee women accessing settlement services. The Safety and Health after Arrival (SAHAR) study introduced and evaluated a culturally tailored DV identification and response strategy. The report...
Report
Children and COVID-19 fines in NSW
This report finds marginalised children were unfairly targeted by COVID-19 fines at the height of the pandemic, highlighting the need for immediate reform of the New South Wales fines system.