Community-based social services
Working paper
Engaging with the Domestic Violence Action Centre: survivor experiences
The Domestic Violence Action Centre (DVAC) provides specialised, trauma-informed support to survivors of domestic, family, and sexual violence in South-East Queensland. The aim of this exploratory study was to understand survivors’ experiences engaging with DVAC’s services, the most useful aspects of DVAC support, and the major challenges that survivors face on their journeys to safety...
Report
Australia Cares: report
Recognising diverse expertise makes for better policy, the Australia Cares project was founded to enable community-led policy development shaped by lived experience, and community and academic expertise. Drawing together the findings of 18 months of collaboration, deliberation and experimentation, this report marks the conclusion of the first phase of the project.
Report
Factors, dynamics and effects of isolation for older people: an exploratory study - final report
This study provides empirical data on the experiences of isolated older Australians living in New South Wales and the effects of social and geographical isolation on these older people. It also provides empirical data on how service providers across New South Wales identify isolated older people and facilitate their access to supports and services.
Case study
The value and impact of lived experience contributions to ending homelessness
This report is the culmination of a two-year collaborative project between RMIT University's Innovation Catalyst and The Constellation Project, which focused on reviewing, further developing, and sharing Constellation’s model of lived experience inclusion.
Guide
First Nations care leavers: supporting better transitions
In Australia, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander youth are over-represented at all stages of the child protection system. This resource is aimed at supporting front-line practitioners.