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Video
Lunch & learn: how you can use evidence to make a difference in your work
This recorded webinar focuses on how research and data-driven evidence can be practically applied to improve employment services and life outcomes for people with disability. The presenters highlight common barriers and offers practical strategies to overcome them. Overall, the message is that embedding evidence‑based practice improves real‑world outcomes.
Discussion paper
How to embed learning systems in social services
This report offers practical lessons for policymakers and public servants on how to embed continuous learning into the design and delivery of social services, drawing on the success of South Australia’s Child and Family Support System. The report sets out six practical recommendations that governments across Australia can apply to their own service systems.
Survey Report
State of the older nation 2025
This report reveals the result of a national biennial survey of older Australians. The report reveals that while many older Australians report feeling more positive about their own lives, the data reveals a starkly uneven reality. It finds the stereotype of older Australians as uniformly wealthy is wrong, fuelling ageism that hurts people of all...
Briefing paper
National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Integrity and Safeguarding) Bill 2025: bill digest
The Bill aims to strengthen the powers of the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission by amending the National Disability Insurance Scheme Act 2013. This briefing outlines the Bill’s purpose, background and key issues, highlighting reforms intended to improve integrity, oversight and safeguarding within the NDIS.
Guide
My discovery workbook
This workbook supports individuals with disability to work through and document the process of exploring job options. It helps the individuals to work with their families and employment counsellors to tailor their job discovery journey.