This evidence brief provides a summary of the literature on men’s behaviour change programs (MBCPs), focusing primarily on their role in addressing domestic, family and sexual violence in Australia. There is now a growing appreciation and understanding that MBCPs are one piece of the puzzle in a wider system of accountability for people who use...

Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) is a leading cause of disability and death in Australia, despite well-established prevention and treatment strategies. This treatable condition has become harder to manage than it should be, leading to preventable ASCVD events. With all the resources in place, the challenge is to bring them together into a cohesive model of...

An increasing number of people have multiple, complex, and long-term conditions. Systems established to focus on singular issues or needs do not adequately respond to this complexity. This report explore how governments can promote social service integration for people with complex needs.

This evaluation assessed a $10.4 million pilot co-locating 22 child protection and policing officials at family law courts to improve information sharing for child and family safety. Using mixed methods including stakeholder interviews, workshops, and surveys, it found successful implementation across 15 registries with improved information sharing, quality and timeliness, though clarity challenges remained. Nine...

Australia has been comparatively effective in preventing the transmission of COVID-19. The Sydney Local Health District [SLHD] used a “whole of health” integrated approach to respond to the pandemic. The aim of this study was to understand for whom, how and why this response worked, to inform a sustainable system transformation. Methods: A critical realist...