Community-based social services
Report
Social care: free at the point of need
Adult social care is one the most important public services in the UK. For hundreds of thousands of people it provides vital care and support. This paper looks to set out what a bold and comprehensive reform package would look like – building on the recent proposals set out as part of IPPR’s Lord Darzi...
Position paper
Policy priorities for the next Australian government: community services
Australia's peak body for social services has released its community services election policy. It is calling on all parties to properly resource community services, and build a policy framework that ensures those services are high quality.
Position paper
Policy priorities for the next Australian government: whole of government advisory structures
Australia's peak body for social services has released its election policy priorities for whole of government advisory structures.
Report
Outcomes measurement in the Australian community sector: a national report card
This report presents a unique analysis of outcomes measurement across the entire Australian community sector, using results from the Outcomes Measurement in the Community Sector Survey.
Guide
Needs assessment: Families and Children Expert Panel practice resource
This resource provides a definition of ‘needs assessment’ and outlines how to undertake one. This resource is for practitioners and policy makers who want to learn more about the needs assessment process or how to conduct a needs assessment.