Social services
Strategy
Framework to reduce criminalisation of young people in residential care
This framework aims to reduce the unnecessary and inappropriate contact of young people in residential care with the criminal justice system. The framework establishes a commitment across state government departments, Victoria Police and residential care service providers.
Report
Enabling good lives sooner rather than later: where to from here?
This report discusses the funding challenges that are affecting the New Zealand disability sector and makes some recommendations for how to address these shortfalls.
Briefing paper
Engaging clients in commissioning: what are the benefits?
This FACSIAR Evidence to Action Note supports us to understand how to involve clients in outcomes-based commissioning, and the impact this has on client outcomes.
Policy report
Relieving the burden of navigating health and social services for older adults and caregivers
Canada needs a dedicated strategy to reduce the burden of navigating health and social services for older Canadians and their caregivers. Currently, the onus is on patients and their families to navigate unintegrated and uncoordinated care systems. This poses challenges for equitable access to vital services, says Laura Funk.
Report
Doing better for vulnerable young parents and their children: an exploration of how technology could catalyse system transformation
The aim of this project was to explore the service and information needs of vulnerable young parents who are the beneficiaries of social services and welfare programs.