The objective of this research was to characterise the socio‐demographic characteristics, aged and health care needs, and aged care services used by older Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people assessed for aged care service eligibility. The research reveals that despite their high care needs, only half the eligible applicants accessed approved aged care services.

The final inquiry report sets out the Productivity Commission’s findings and recommendations on the urgent need to renew the 2004 National Water Initiative, due to climate change and changing water demand. The report also sets out the Commission’s assessment of jurisdictions’ progress towards meeting the outcomes and objectives of the 2004 National Water Initiative.

This summary outlines research on culturally responsive teaching practices that create culturally safe learning environments.

This research examines trends in telecommunications affordability and access for First Nations households between 2006 and 2021. The analysis uses data on internet access and telecommunications spending from the Household Income, Labour Dynamics in Australia (HILDA) survey and the Australian Census of Population and Housing. The report contributes to the evidence base on digital inclusion...

Having reliable access to the internet is a fundamental part of everyday life — but not for everyone. Indigenous and northern communities are behind the rest of Canada in being able to access the internet at speeds needed to take advantage of essential online services, such as health care, education, banking and employment. To close...