Vulnerable people
Journal article
Telehealth as a care solution for homebound people
Homebound individuals residing in community settings with severe health conditions and disabilities could arguably benefit from telehealth interventions. However, the effectiveness of telehealth compared to in-person care remains underexplored. This systematic review aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of telehealth in reducing healthcare utilisation and improving health-related quality of life and wellbeing in homebound populations.
Journal article
Advocating for consumers experiencing vulnerability: a typology and research agenda
This paper aims to introduce a typology of service advocates to address a gap in existing literature regarding how transformative service mediators (TSMs) manage both access to resources and empowerment for consumers experiencing vulnerability.
Report
Social housing
This New South Wales (NSW) audit assessed whether social housing is effectively and efficiently prioritised to meet the needs of vulnerable households, and whether social housing tenants are effectively supported to establish and sustain their tenancies. The report finds the process to apply for social housing is inefficient and inequitable. It makes five recommendations.
Report
NSW Budget 2025–26: Overview
The 2025–26 Budget is focused on building a prosperous future for New South Wales. The government has improved the state’s fiscal position without privatisation or an unfair wages cap. It outlines a pathway to a modest surplus – the first since 2018–19. Key investments include countering a housing crisis and supporting the state's most vulnerable...
Journal article
Payment of participants with disability in research: a scoping review and framework
Guidelines for payment of people participating in research with disability are vague and often conflict, meaning that it is difficult for researchers to determine what is appropriate. This paper provides a review of the existing research on the topic of payment of participants considered ‘vulnerable’ in research and offers a framework for considering the payment...