This white paper describes the outcomes of a project designed to examine the effectiveness of using broadband technologies to deliver a program promoting well-being and engagement amongst young deaf and hearing impaired adults. This white paper recommends: Broadband technologies continue to be explored by educators of the deaf and hearing impaired as a means to...

This paper provides an overview of how the innovative use of technology can add value to service delivery in organisations working with families, children and young people. Key messages: Most Australians have access to the Internet and use mobile devices to connect from anywhere, at any time. Research suggests that even isolated and marginalised groups...

This report argues that rather than outsourcing ever more public services, governments should introduce social impact bond models within the public sector. Executive summary In one of his first major steps as Prime Minister, Tony Abbott has delivered on his promise to establish a Commission of Audit into the Commonwealth public sector. The exercise is...

The Closing the Gap Clearinghouse was established by the Council of Australian Governments (COAG) to bring together research and evaluation evidence on overcoming disadvantage for Indigenous Australians. This report and its appendices summarise the findings of the Clearinghouse on what works in relation to the three COAG building blocks that were the focus of the...

This report argues that government tax and welfare policies, by favouring homeowners and property investors over people who rent, are increasing the divide between Australians who own housing and those who do not. Overview Housing policy in Australia is overdue for a major renovation. Government tax and welfare policies, by favouring home owners and property...