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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...
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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

Jane Koziol-McLain, Nicola Man, Tadgh McMahon, Astrid Perry, Chye Toole-Anstey, Jeannette Walsh, Anthony Zwi

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...
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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.