This report examines the features of an age-friendly community, with a focus on the City of Clarence (Tasmania, Australia).

This report sets out a programme of actions for government agencies to improve education, training and employment outcomes for young people.

Australia’s youth unemployment rate is stagnating at the levels seen in the early 2000s, despite 28 years of economic growth. This analysis from the Brotherhood of St Laurence maps the 20 worst “hotspot” regions for youth unemployment, and confirms many regional and outer suburban areas bear the heaviest burden.

This article outlines seven observations from a review of initiatives that have replicated their model to increase social impact.

This evaluation assesses the effectiveness of the Job Commitment Bonus for young Australians, which provided an incentive to young jobseekers to remain sustainably off welfare. The evaluation found barriers to take-up and effectiveness of the program and made recommendations for future programs.