The autistic-led project explores how autistic adults employ a range of objects, services and creatures to support their wellbeing. The study’s findings offer insights into the everyday and creative ways that autistic people understand, (re)imagine and engage with non-human support activities, practices and things.

The report examines the performance of the Australian mental health system, the prevalence of mental health challenges and the drivers behind it. It shows a steady rise in financial stress and the number of Australians delaying mental health care due to cost.

This evidence brief examines childhood autism, including claims around paracetamol and vaccination. It addresses misinformation and explains the science that demonstrates that there is no evidence for a causal link between autism and paracetamol, or autism and vaccines. It outlines the causes of autism, autism trends in Australia and factors linked to the rising prevalence...

This paper critically reviews current approaches to co-designing and faux-designing (tokenistic or superficial co-design practices) health policy for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. It overviews key concepts, principles and benefits of co-design; highlights concerns with contemporary practices; and outlines critical issues to address. Case studies are included to illustrate aspects of best practice.

Welfare refers to the wellbeing of individuals, families and the community. This report presents a snapshot of key findings on welfare and wellbeing data, offering a point-in-time overview of how Australia is faring. Areas presented include life satisfaction and connections, education, work, income, housing, disability, aged care, First Nations people, justice and safety, and improving...

The paper introduces the social and emotional wellbeing (SEWB) model and provides an overview of its key features, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander selfhood, SEWB domains, determinants of health, and expressions and experiences of SEWB. It presents the challenges in effective implementation and provides recommended best practice approaches.

This scoping review explores the impacts of racism in Australia on health outcomes and healthcare access, particularly as they affect Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and other negatively racialised communities. It finds that racism – both systemic and interpersonal – is a critical driver of poor health, chronic illness and premature death. The report...

This paper focuses on actionable, evidence-based steps a newly elected government can take to address the drivers of escalating mental health issues in the Australian population. In light of the compounding effects of economic and social crises in recent years, this renewed call for policy action provides three goals which encompass ten evidence-based recommendations.

A set of three 'regulatory placemats' for older people, aged care providers and aged care workers providing an overview of how the aged care sector is regulated. They set out aged care obligations, what's expected from providers and the provider supervision model.

This article presents the results of a survey into the prevalence in Australia of intimate partner violence (IPV), each IPV type and multitype IPV, overall and by gender, age group and sexual orientation. It finds improved prevention is needed in the areas of health care, welfare and justice and that a comprehensive national prevention policy...