Organisation
Western Sydney University
Acronym:
WSU
Report
News and young Australians in 2023: how children and teens access, perceive and are affected by news media
This longitudinal survey provides comprehensive findings about young Australians’ news attitudes, practices and experiences. The 2023 survey analysis shows that news plays an important role in young people’s everyday lives and most young people get news from diverse sources.
Report
Gender & sexuality diversity in schools (GSDS): parental experiences & schooling responses
A national study examining the perceptions of parents of children in K-12 public education regarding the inclusion/exclusion of gender and sexuality diversity in the school curriculum. This final report report details nationally-representative findings from parents including parents of gender and sexuality diverse (GSD) children and their experiences of navigating the Australian public school system for...
Report
Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) women in prison: pre-prison experiences and post-release reintegration
This research examines pre-prison experiences and post-release needs for the reintegration of CALD women in NSW prisons back into society. It also seeks to create an increased understanding of the needs of CALD women prisoners and to provide information for prison and stakeholders providing social services.
Journal article
Barriers to healthcare for Australian autistic adults
Australian autistic adults face substantial barriers to healthcare. Understanding these barriers provides an opportunity to develop approaches to improve access; such as co-designing a healthcare access roadmap for autistic adults, with co-designed policies and practices which advocate for the needs of autistic adults.
Report
Care criminalisation of children with disability in child protection systems
The Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability commissioned this research to improve understanding of the pathways that lead children with disability from their contact with child protection system to entering the criminal justice system.