This review provides an overview of alcohol use among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples using the latest research. It discusses the historical context and scope of alcohol use, impacts on individuals and whole communities, relevant national policies and strategies, and presents an overview of efforts to address alcohol use and finally, future directions.

A 10-year whole-of-government plan for New South Wales to make homelessness rare, brief and not repeated because people have a safe home and the support to keep it. The strategy outlines a coordinated approach to homelessness reform across government, the homelessness and housing sectors, local services and communities.

This snapshot explores what is loneliness, who is affected and how to overcome the issue. It presents the survey results of South Australians who were asked to report their experiences of loneliness, lacking companionship, feeling left out or isolated. The report provides recommendations for individuals, communities and governments.

The snapshot represents, on a given day in 2025, the reality faced by young people accessing MCM’s homelessness programs in Victoria, Australia. The data confirms that young people experiencing homelessness are navigating a system that is fragmented and reactive, not proactive or preventive. It confirms the urgent and growing need for early intervention, housing and...

A report into the prevalence, causes and impacts of loneliness in New South Wales finds many people are experiencing loneliness for ongoing periods, with significant impacts on their physical and mental health, social behaviour, and educational and employment outcomes. The report makes 20 recommendations. It recommends a multilayered, whole of society framework to address loneliness.