Government departments across Australia have started integrated reporting on outcomes into their funding agreements, as have many philanthropic funders. Yet, for funders, being intentional about the purpose and method of measurement is important. The article identifies five common reasons. For each, the article describes what they are and the implications for how outcomes are measured.

The National Women’s Health Strategy 2020-2030 outlines Australia’s national approach to improving health for all women and girls in Australia. This initial baseline report provides a current state assessment of the strategy, considering how it has been implemented from its commencement in 2020 to May 2024. It identifies five improvements and five gaps.

The report outlines key findings for Australia from the first international survey of health outcomes and experiences of patients living with chronic conditions who are treated in GP practices. It summarises data findings across 10 health areas and outlines key insights for improving the quality of care for people living with chronic conditions.

Social and emotional wellbeing (SEWB) is a holistic understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people’s health that centres a collective sense of self. A project to research and collate SEWB measures has resulted in this report, which explores practical assessment tools for SEWB.

Self-reported weather-related home damage has been widely used in examining the impact of natural disasters on various life outcomes. However, the accuracy of this measure remains largely unexamined. This study documents a previously unreported pattern in self-reported weather-related home damage. It finds that a range of factors are associated with the likelihood of reporting home...