Policy report
Understanding disability through the lens of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people – challenges and opportunities
This resource was developed to examine the implementation of the NDIS Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Engagement Strategy.
Report
Peak Winter! A report on the seasonal impact of heart failure in Australia
Based on the best available evidence, this report describes the annual burden of hospital admissions linked to a primary diagnosis of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and heart failure through the prism of seasonality.
Report
Healthy and sustainable cities: issues and opportunities in Melbourne’s knowledge system to transition to a healthy and sustainable city
This report is to inform the Lord Mayor’s Charitable Foundation (LMCF) on potential future themes and activities to support Melbourne transitioning toward a more sustainable and healthier city.
Report
Identifying employment barriers for tertiary-educated Muslim Australian women
Women’s Health West and the University of Melbourne reviewed the current research regarding employment barriers for Muslim women and consulted with community women to learn more about their experiences as jobseekers. During these consultations, women described common barriers, including racial, religious and gender discrimination in both the employment market and in the workplace.
Strategy
Roadmap for a resilient and sustainable Melbourne foodbowl
This report outlines a vision and roadmap for preserving Melbourne’s foodbowl for current and future generations as a fundamental building block in a healthy, resilient, sustainable and fair food system.