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Survey Report

Parent mental health and wellbeing


This report details findings from the Parenting Today survey, designed to provide a comprehensive national picture of parenting, wellbeing and support needs across Australia. It describes the prevalence and correlates of parent psychological distress. The report argues support for parent mental health must be considered a core component of prevention and early intervention efforts.
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Better futures: supported accommodation for unaccompanied children and young people experiencing homelessness


This research project examines the effectiveness of Australia’s supported accommodation services in meeting the needs of unaccompanied children and young people aged 12 to 24. It proposes principles to guide policy and practice toward a better system. A strengthened system of care is required to better align services to unaccompanied young people’s needs.
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Community attitudes towards poverty and inequality: snapshot 2026


Concerns about poverty in Australia are rising as cost-of-living pressures hit hard, with a majority of people agreeing income support payments are not enough to live on, according to this research. It finds that 60% of people agree government policies have caused some Australians to experience poverty.
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Actions speak: The National Disability Insurance Agency’s handling of assistive technology requests


The report assesses the implementation of suggestions made in a 2020 investigation into the Administration of National Disability Insurance Scheme funded assistive technology and assess whether the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) has implemented the accepted recommendations. It found that the NDIA has now implemented each of the 12 recommendations it accepted.
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Supporting LGBTQ+ young people with disability: what service providers need to know


This resource supports practitioners working with LGBTQ+ young people with disability by explaining intersectionality, evidence on key challenges, and practical ways to improve wellbeing. It highlights the impacts of discrimination, heterosexism and ableism, barriers to accessing inclusive services, and the importance of safe, accessible, person‑centred practice across services.