The community services sector in Australia plays an essential role in enabling individuals and communities to reach their full potential. However, the sector is experiencing increasing challenges in attracting and retaining workers. This research sought to understand the barriers and enablers of a sustainable workforce – focused on aged care and youth worker roles.

Domestic, family and sexual violence (DFSV) is a pervasive and growing issue in Australia. There is evidence that rates are increasing and incidences are becoming more severe. DFSV support agencies offer a range of services to support victim-survivors. This paper argues that these services also have the potential to lead to social change at a...

Despite substantial monetary and non-monetary investment in disaster recovery support services by community organisations, little is known about their processes and efforts. This study investigates how a community organisation in Queensland supports disaster-affected people in disaster recovery, providing deeper insights into the disaster recovery system, the organisation’s role in supporting recovery, and what recovery looks...

Self-reported weather-related home damage has been widely used in examining the impact of natural disasters on various life outcomes. However, the accuracy of this measure remains largely unexamined. This study documents a previously unreported pattern in self-reported weather-related home damage. It finds that a range of factors are associated with the likelihood of reporting home...

This report presents a global overview of disability inclusion policies and practices in higher education, highlighting current approaches across research, teaching and campus environments. It offers actionable, scalable recommendations to help universities strengthen disability inclusion and align with broader policy goals for equity and accessibility.