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Briefing paper

Hospital treated self-harm: improved care through improved data


The authors of this paper argue that ensuring patients have a positive treatment experience and are connected with the supports they need to stay well, across community, outpatient and private health and psychosocial services, is essential to effectively managing self-harm and improving health outcomes.
Briefing paper

Preconception health and care: policy brief


Good health prior to pregnancy leads to better birth outcomes, improves the short- and long-term health of children and families and can reduce health inequities. Preconception care (PCC) involves the provision of counselling and education about the changes people can make to their health and lifestyle prior to pregnancy.
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Will AI make cyber swords or shields?


Funding and priorities for technology development today determine the terrain for digital battles tomorrow, and they provide the arsenals for both attackers and defenders. This report provides three examples showing that, while the future of technology is impossible to predict with certainty, there is enough empirical data and mathematical theory to debate the issues involved...
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Using co-design to improve disability services


This paper argues that each co-design activity requires its own approach to suit the situation. This approach must be adjusted to work with the specific goals, the clients, the problem, the context, the culture, previous experience and resources.
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Starting now: the first steps to delivering the best early childhood system for Australia


This briefing paper sets out a roadmap to a universal, accessible and affordable early childhood system in Australia.