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Two years on: a qualitative study of the experiences of people with neurological disability living in accessible apartments in Australia

Although there is a shift towards smaller-scale, individualised housing, limited research exists on the long-term experiences of people with neurological disability and complex needs in these settings. This study explored the experiences of adults who had lived for two years in accessible apartments integrated into a larger mainstream development, with an additional unit for 24-hour...
Annual Report

The National Disability Data Asset Council 2024-2025 annual report


This is the first annual report for the National Disability Data Asset, aimed at improving the evidence base for laws, policies and services for people with disability. The report covers uses and outcomes for the Data Asset and issues around how data is being kept safe.
Survey Report

Employer attitudes toward disability inclusion in the Australian workforce


A disability module in the Recruitment Experiences and Outlook Survey examines employer attitudes, recruitment practices, workplace adjustments, use of supports, and barriers to hiring people with disability. The findings offer a comprehensive snapshot of inclusive employment approaches, highlighting factors that shape participation, decision-making, and opportunities for people with disability across diverse labour market contexts nationally.
Report

Digital harms: consistency in definition, understanding and action

Daniel X. Harris, Nicola Henry, Edward Hurcombe, Piers Howe, David Micallef, Dana McKay, Philip Pond, Nicole Shackleton, Senuri Wijenayake, Xiangmin Zhou, Joel Humphries, Adnan Alamri, Rhyle Simcock

This paper examines the scale of digital harm, explains why current responses fall short and proposes reframing harm through a shared, multi‑sector, internationally relevant taxonomy. It argues such a framework is essential for effective reform and offers recommendations for governments, platforms, researchers and civil society to guide coordinated action and strengthen accountability across the digital...
Report

Social infrastructure for digital skills development: the role of neighbourhood houses in supporting digital inclusion


This report outlines the critical role neighbourhood houses play in supporting digital inclusion in Victoria. Neighbourhood houses are not-for-profit, community-based centres that support skills development, social connection and community participation. The report has 6 recommendations that focus on investing in neighbourhood houses as critical community infrastructure.