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State of the ACCO sector: child protection and out-of-home care census interim report


An overview of the Aboriginal Community-Controlled Organisations (ACCO) child protection and out-of-home care sector as it relates to service delivery, workforce, governance and community and client needs in New South Wales. It highlights the strength and commitment of ACCOs in keeping Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people connected to family, culture and...
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2025 Population statement


An exploration of how Australia’s population is changing and what the future might look like. The population surpassed 27.5 million in 2025 and growth will slow due to lower migration and fertility. The report includes sections on ageing, life expectancy and mortality, and introduces new 40‑year projections for states, territories, cities and regions.
Guide

Practice Guide: reasonable adjustments


This practice guide explains how registered Vocational Education and Training providers implement reasonable adjustments. It offers an overview of the practice, considerations, and checkpoints. It also links these adjustments to the regulatory framework and recommends free resources and training to help users build institutional capability.
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Supporting Students with Disability in Vocational Education and Training (VET)


This document outlines the key requirements and applications of the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (Cth) (DDA), the Disability Standards for Education 2005 (Cth) (DSE) and the 2025 Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) and how to use the Supporting Students with Disability Toolkit resources to build capability and confidence in implementing inclusive practice.
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Co-design toolkit


A toolkit supporting the development of services for early years. It is a practical set of resources created to enable local authorities and communities to design public services together. It can be used to support collaborative service design in local government and beyond, providing a starting point for local authority teams to use co-design approaches.