This report presents evidence on the experiences of people with disability, their families and carers in rural, regional and remote Australia with the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). Based on these insights, the committee outlines findings and recommendations to improve the accessibility, effectiveness and quality of disability services and supports across these communities.

This policy brief highlights the significant health disparities experienced by people living outside metropolitan Adelaide. It identifies the drivers of these health inequities and calls for sustained investment in regional infrastructure, workforce planning and community health models that address the social determinants of health and ensure equitable access to care for all South Australians.

This report provides a formal evaluation of measures supporting the National Regional, Rural and Remote Tertiary Education Strategy. It assesses regional university funding, the Regional University Study Hubs Program, the Regional Partnerships Project Pool Program, and the Regional Education Commissioner role. The evaluation identifies 12 key recommendations to strengthen regional tertiary education outcomes.

The Australian Unity Wellbeing Index is the nation’s longest-running study of subjective wellbeing. The 2025 survey captured responses from more than 10,000 adults across Australia. The report maps wellbeing across all federal electorates, revealing new insights into how location, income, age and social factors shape Australians’ quality of life.

This report presents updated findings from the first and second research visit to adjacent communities Pipalyatjara and Kalka in South Australia's (SA's) Aṉangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara APY Lands. It describes changes in First Nations digital inclusion over two years, outlining the state and usage of communications and media services from 2024 to 2025.