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Guide

Working together to prevent everyday harm

Eleanor Watson, Ciara Smyth, Su Su Tun, Heikki Ikaheimo

Everyday harm, such as being ignored or talked badly about, or not having your choices and preferences acted on, happens often to people with disability. This guide provides advice on how to notice, acknowledge and respond to harm, as well as how to repair harm and make changes so it doesn't happen again.
Report

Australia: 2025 Article IV consultation


Under the International Monetary Fund (IMF’s) Articles of Agreement, the IMF holds bilateral discussions with members, usually every year. The IMF concluded the Article IV consultation with Australia on February 9, 2026. It finds the Australian economy is managing a soft landing and economic recovery is expected to continue in the near-term.
Journal article

Families as system actors in discovery embedding co-production within the Equilibrium Systems Model of Employment

This paper examines the overlooked role of families within Customised Employment. It introduces the Family Discovery Model, positioning families as active contributors to narrative building, network mapping and reflective planning. Structured involvement strengthens employment pathways, supports transitions, and improves alignment with policy. Embedding families as co-producers enhances outcomes and system coherence.
Report

Workplace trauma on the social housing and homelessness frontline


People working in the housing and homelessness sector are exposed to significant trauma in their role as service providers of last resort. This research explores workplace trauma in Australia’s social housing and homelessness services – including its extent, causes and impacts. It examines practices to address this trauma, options to mitigate it and guiding principles...
Report

NDIS report: ACCC observations on consumer issues in the NDIS


This report outlines the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission's (ACCC’s) observations and concerns about conduct by some businesses operating in National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) markets in relation to the Australian Consumer Law and consumer rights. Growth in the NDIS has led to concerns from government about businesses engaging in problematic practices.