Violence against women is a national crisis in Australia. The federal government is presently developing the next national plan to end violence against women and children. This report report reveals that systems improvements are needed to appropriately respond to the issue, with many victim-survivors experiencing further harm as a result of system engagement.

This qualitative study explores the lived experiences of nine individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) working in open (mainstream) employment in Australia. The findings highlight a gap in Australia’s current disability employment policy, particularly the Disability Employment Services funding model which incentivises short-term job placements over long-term career development.

The aim of the study is to add to the current evidence base around intimate partner femicide (IPF) victimisation by focusing attention on the nature of the relationship and the woman’s attempts at help-seeking, as told by their loved ones.

This report's findings emphasise the prevalence of violence and abuse in young people’s lives, along with the inadequacy of institutional responses to violence against young women and non-binary people.

This mapping report provides a comprehensive picture of the current state of disability research in Australia in the period since the Audit of Disability Research Update Report was published in 2017.