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Report
Just, clear and modern: reformed criminal defences for Queensland
A final report on the review of criminal defences in the Criminal Code in Queensland. It examined self-defence, provocation to assault, killing on provocation, killing for preservation in an abusive domestic relationship and domestic discipline. It also considered reforms to practices or procedures relating to those defences or excuses. The report makes 36 recommendations.
Journal article
Barriers and enablers for effective support coordination in the National Disability Insurance Scheme
Drawing on interviews with a range of stakeholders, this article explores the role of support coordinator in the National Disability Insurance Scheme. It makes recommendations to support people in these intermediary roles and address issues with unclear role delineation and system complexity.
Video
Sensory workplace design
A webinar exploring sensory sensitivity in real workplace settings. It explains how sensory differences appear, the effects of overload on functioning, and impacts on focus, performance and wellbeing. It also offers practical support strategies and explores links between sensory strain, masking and burnout.
Discussion paper
Measuring social cohesion: conceptual fragmentation and policy consequences
Governments, academics and communities have defined social cohesion through multiple, overlapping lenses. This paper aims to identify tensions in current definitional frameworks. It seeks to inform policy discussions on how to operationalise social cohesion as part of a wider system approach. The paper summarises four international case studies and measurement approaches, including Australia.
Research Summary
Employment support for people with intellectual disability: what works and how to implement it in Australia
Australians with intellectual disability face one of the lowest rates of open employment. This summary distils the evidence on what works, what doesn’t, and how stakeholders can take practical steps to close the employment gap, including helping employers design jobs and supports that suit the person.