The report lays out a vision to transform social services. Drawing on extensive research and insights from local initiatives, the report calls on all actors within the social services system to build their capability and capacity for people- and place-centred social services. The report identifies six key drivers for reform and four practical steps that...

This report summarises the outcomes of a roundtable convened to address workforce sustainability in the domestic, family, and sexual violence sector. It identifies key challenges, including workforce shortages, the need for specialized skills, and the importance of supporting Aboriginal community-controlled organisations. It calls for a national workforce strategy to help the sector attract, support and...

Outlined in these fact sheets are the first results of a national survey conducted every two years to inform the systemic advocacy and service design of the State and Territory Carer Organisations and their stakeholder networks.

Perpetrators of domestic and family violence are increasingly using advancements in communication and surveillance technologies to extend their abuse tactics. This study examines pathways to safety and justice for victim‑survivors. The analysis identifies gaps, limitations and opportunities for improvement in responses to victim‑survivors of this rapidly developing form of domestic and family violence. It presents...

The report explores the role of local council in boosting housing supply and access for vulnerable people. It assesses factors that shape or limit council contributions, the replicability of novel interventions, and how the State Government can better support local contributions.