This report presents the findings from a rapid literature review of approaches, programs and interventions that promote student attendance and address student absence. The findings of this report underscore the multifaceted nature of school attendance issues and the necessity of a comprehensive approach to improve attendance.

An evaluation of a program supporting women in custody who have children involved in the child protection system. Under the program, child protection caseworkers are ‘co-located’ in NSW correctional centres. The program was found to be a well-designed, beneficial and much needed initiative with some improvements noted.

Understood to be the first publicly available process and outcome evaluation of a restorative justice program for both domestic family violence and sexual violence in Australia. The evaluation examined the barriers to delivery, activities delivered and outcomes associated with participation. It provides 10 recommendations with insights and lessons for future programs.

An accessible synthesis of information and research from the book 'Learning from 50 years of Aboriginal alcohol programs: beating the grog in Australia'. The summary includes key messages and practice information directly relevant to the workforce. It broadly summarises past efforts to inform future policy and practice focused on preventing and reducing harms from alcohol...

An evaluation of the implementation, effectiveness and efficiency of the National Aged Care Advocacy Program (NACAP), which offers information, education and advocacy to older Australians accessing government-funded aged care. The report highlights NACAP as a vital service that delivers meaningful support and positive outcomes for older people, with recommendations for future improvements.