Research
Journal article
Nothing about AAC users without AAC users
This article argues for the meaningful inclusion of people who use Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC). It advocates for AAC users to be leaders and co-creators in research, technology development and professional training because they have the best insights into their needs and potential solutions.
Journal article
A personal commentary about disability inclusion, and representation in research
This paper is a personal commentary about disability inclusion and representation in research. The author describes the critical need for diverse researchers as the generators of the science of augmented and alternative communication; diverse individuals as study participants; and diverse representation in the knowledge translation materials we produced and disseminated about the research.
Discussion paper
Reforming university governance in Australia
The university sector is in a governance crisis, fuelled by its lack of accountability to staff, students, federal or state governments. This paper explores international models and presents seven recommendations to fix university governance and create an equitable university sector that treats education as a public service.
Report
AI-assisted vs human-only evidence review
This report describes an exercise to investigate the robustness and reliability of using generative AI to help produce rapid evidence reviews. The AI-assisted output was completed in 23% less time than the human-only output but was judged to be less fluent and required more revisions.
Discussion paper
Democratic resilience: moving from theoretical frameworks to a practical measurement agenda
This paper examines democracy as a resilient system, emphasising the role of applied analysis in shaping effective policy and programs, particularly in Australia. It proposes a practical agenda centred on three core strengthening flows of democratic resilience: trusted institutions, credible information and social inclusion.