Local government is a significant employer in Australia—particularly in regional areas—offering opportunities for employment across a wide range of occupations. This report on the profile of the local government workforce has been written to support the National Workforce Strategy developed for the Australian Centre of Excellence for Local Government (ACELG) by Local Government Managers Australia...

The aim of this project was to undertake the developmental process for a questionnaire for the first wave of a longitudinal survey. This report outlines the four stage questionnaire development process.

Provides a series of detailed surveys on social cohesion, immigration and population issues. Executive summary Key findings Australia remains a highly cohesive society. The seven Scanlon Foundation surveys conducted since 2007 have found a consistent pattern of: Positive identification with Australia; Agreement that in Australia there is economic opportunity and reward for hard work; Satisfaction...

This report considered ways to increase the number of Pacific peoples in the health workforce and improve outcomes for Pacific patients. It is one of a number of forecasts commissioned by Health Workforce New Zealand (HWNZ) to build a picture of the future health and disability workforce. Recommendations included: Implement an improved model of care...

This report summarises a research project on language, diversity and social inclusion in the Department of Defence. Overview Knowing more about a particular culture explains why an organisation is like it is, and why people behave and talk the way they do. One important factor that perpetuates behaviours and makes change difficult is the use...