Social services
Report
Royal Commission into the Robodebt Scheme: report
The Royal Commission into the Robodebt Scheme was established in August 2022, with Catherine Holmes AC SC appointed Royal Commissioner. This final report from the Commissioner makes 57 recommendations which will have significant implications from both a policy and service delivery perspective.
Report
How work design shapes mental health in the healthcare and social assistance industry
This report spotlights the insights from the ongoing Design for Care research project about the key psychosocial risks in the healthcare and social assistance industry, and aspects of work design that can protect against these risks.
Report
Where are we? Place-based approaches to tackling community challenges in Australia
This report brings together the growing evidence base for place-based approaches and will hopefully support more effective programming to ensure social services and community support reach the most in need and are effective.
Report
State of the sector 2022
QCOSS’ annual 'State of the sector' report highlights emerging issues, and challenges identified by the social services sector, based on recent feedback and engagement.
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Social sector intermediaries: what are they and what do they need?
Field-building intermediaries play an important role in social sector ecosystems and they need to be supported financially. But what do they do and what kind of funding do they need to sustain their work and impact?