This paper explores how regional development policies can enhance resilience and competitiveness in the face of global shocks, transitions and persistent inequalities. It argues for a shift toward place-based strategies that address spatial disparities and leverage local assets to drive sustainable productivity growth.

Customised Employment is a person-centred strategy that supports people with disability in finding and sustaining work by aligning roles with their unique skills, interests and needs. This four-part video series addresses key questions about Customised Employment with a focus on how families and support workers can best assist individuals in achieving meaningful employment through this...

Despite decades of reforms and targeted initiatives, people with intellectual disabilities continue to experience barriers to securing and sustaining employment, particularly in the open or 'mainstream' labour market. This report focuses on the concept of meaningful employment which shifts attention away from the formal characteristics of a workplace as either mainstream or non-mainstream, instead asking...

This report illustrates the substantial direct costs governments incur by failing to address the root causes of social and environmental issues. The report uses three examples – childhood poverty, preventable disease and chemical contamination – to illustrate the extent of avoidable spending, and make the fiscal case for tackling issues as early as possible.

The submission identifies a series of practical improvements, successful models and high-level policy reforms that would enable significantly enhanced employment outcomes for people with disability through access to a disability employment system that reflects and supports their aspirations, rights, diverse needs and choices.