Evaluation
Supporting incarcerated mothers
An evaluation of a program supporting women in custody who have children involved in the child protection system. Under the program, child protection caseworkers are ‘co-located’ in NSW correctional centres. The program was found to be a well-designed, beneficial and much needed initiative with some improvements noted.
Report
Housing issues for people with disability, older people and carers in NSW
This paper highlights the current and longstanding housing issues that adversely affect older people, people with disability and carers in NSW. It discusses the barriers to accessible, affordable and well-located housing for these cohorts and identifies key actions that are needed.
Report
Police responses to people with disability
This project targets critical knowledge and practice gaps to build the Commission’s knowledge and evidence base about police processes, interactions and responses to people with disability, and how they can be improved.
Report
Exiting prison with complex support needs: the role of housing assistance
This research examines policies and programs relevant to the housing pathways of ex-prisoners with complex support needs in New South Wales, Victoria and Tasmania, including what benefits result from current housing assistance settings.
Journal article
Incarcerated Aboriginal women’s experiences of accessing healthcare and the limitations of the ‘equal treatment’ principle
This article reports the findings of the largest qualitative study with incarcerated Aboriginal women in New South Wales, and their experience with access to healthcare.