A literature review to understand how some Australian Government services could become stigmatised, and how stigma could be reduced in the policy design and delivery of Australian Government services. It found that there are different ways stigma can be experienced by Australians and different drivers of government services stigma including public attitudes, policy settings and...

There has been a growing shift from congregate disability housing toward more individualised housing models. This scoping review examines outcomes for people with disability and complex needs between 2019 and 2025, highlighting the benefits of individualised housing in supporting autonomy, well-being and community participation. However, gaps remain in outcome data and housing descriptions.

This report shows a two-way relationship between key contemporary economic and social indicators and the development of physical and mental health conditions over a 9-year period for Australian men aged 18–55 years. The research highlights the need for integrated health and social policies that address both the causes and consequences of poor health.

This report provides a formal evaluation of measures supporting the National Regional, Rural and Remote Tertiary Education Strategy. It assesses regional university funding, the Regional University Study Hubs Program, the Regional Partnerships Project Pool Program, and the Regional Education Commissioner role. The evaluation identifies 12 key recommendations to strengthen regional tertiary education outcomes.

This Bill brief provides an overview of the Voluntary Assisted Dying Amendment Bill 2025 in Victoria, including the background to its introduction, the proposed amendments and responses to the Bill. It concludes with a comparison of relevant legislation across Australia. If passed, the Bill will make several changes to the voluntary assisted dying program.