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Report
Capturing the economic value of psychosocial support
This report provides an overview of the economic evidence available in relation to psychosocial support programs within Australia’s mental health system. The report concludes there is promising but limited evidence to demonstrate that psychosocial supports not only improve the wellbeing and quality of life for individuals but also lead to economic gains.
Report
"A ripple effect of suffering": children and young people’s experiences of parental immigration detention and deportation
This report highlights the voices of children and young people whose parents and caregivers are affected by immigration detention and deportation. It argues their stories paint a different picture to the usual view presented in the media, showing how children suffer the consequences of both adult and government actions through no fault of their own.
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Guide to providing employment supports
This webpage helps employers understand where a National Disability Insurance Scheme participant is on their employment journey when providing employment supports. The level of support needed differs depending on a person's stage of life and their employment goals. The webpage assists employers with understanding the help someone might need, claiming payments for employment supports and...
Guide
Inclusive recruitment
Inclusive recruitment means employing people from different backgrounds in a fair way, reducing bias and giving everyone an equal chance. This guide for employers assists them with finding talented workers and filling workforce gaps. It explains: the value of inclusive recruitment and the benefits for businesses the role of NDIS employment providers in supporting inclusive...
Report
The RISE project: an insights report
This report presents initial insights from the RISE project which aimed to break down systemic barriers and provide direct pathways for culturally and racially marginalised women to reach senior leadership positions within Australian organisations. It captures what has been implemented, what has been learned and what is beginning to shift for those who participated.