A review to consider the options to implement the 15 recommendations from the Disability Royal Commission to modernise the Disability Discrimination Act and further changes to improve the experiences of people with disability. This issues paper outlines the changes being considered across seven topics including prevention of discrimination, inclusion in education and employment, and improving...

Loneliness in young people has emerged as a growing public health concern. Drawing from data from young Australians, this report establishes that loneliness is not just an individual problem but reflects gaps in social, economic, health and educational systems. It calls on policymakers to elevate loneliness as a national priority and provides actionable evidence and...

This research examined the experiences of children and young people aged between 10 and 17 who are respondents to Family Violence Intervention Orders and Personal Safety Intervention Orders in Victoria. The report shows that the intervention order system needs a rethink for children and young people. It makes four key findings and outlines what needs...

One year on from the United Kingdom Southport riots – fuelled by social media – this briefing includes policy recommendations for information critical incidents in both election and non-election contexts. It outlines key findings and sets out recommendations for government, the communications regulator and social media platforms, aimed at strengthening the performance of content moderation...

This paper explores the existing literature, data and lived experience relating to suicide prevention for First Nations people. It brings together community knowledge, research and policy to highlight what is already known about protective factors, particularly the roles of culture, connection, self-determination and healing. The paper concludes by arguing that First Nations suicide prevention requires...