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Report
Maintain the momentum: three yearly report to Parliament on the progress of prevention 2022-2024
The report captures Victoria's progress to prevent family violence, gendered violence and violence against women between January 2022 to December 2024, analysing: positive progress and change; enablers of and barriers to prevention work; emerging trends and evolving practices; and opportunities and recommendations for further action and investment. It makes 15 recommendations to the Victorian Government.
Strategy
NSW disability inclusion plan 2026–2029
This plan to make life better for people with disability sets out 30 key actions the New South Wales (NSW) Government has committed to, as required under the Disability Inclusion Act 2014 (NSW). Structured around four focus areas, the plan ensures accountability and progress toward greater inclusion, accessibility and equity across services and communities.
Guide
Practice guide: parenting through adversity
This practice guide focuses on parenting support for families experiencing adversities who have at least one child or young person aged 11 to 18 years old. The guide sets out key principles and recommendations for evidence-based parenting support in the United Kingdom. It recommends evidence-based parenting programs across two types: family therapy interventions and parent...
Report
Multiple Sclerosis prevalence and health economic impact in Australia 2025
This study shows multiple sclerosis (MS) costs over $3 billion annually, driven by rising prevalence. MS is a chronic, incurable neurological disease that imposes growing social and economic burdens. The report provides recommendations for government with a focus on improving care, access and research.
Report
Gambling with money you don’t have: understanding the interaction between credit cards and sports gambling
In June 2024, the Australian government banned the use of credit cards for online gambling. Using transaction data, this research note evaluates the policy’s effect. The focus is on its impact on online sports gambling. The note finds if policy is to reduce gambling harms, greater returns may come from targeting other forms of gambling.