Early Childhood Hubs are increasingly seen as a powerful way to integrate early learning, health, allied health, and family support in trusted, community-based settings. Yet much of the work that makes hubs effective – the 'glue' of integration – remains overlooked, underfunded and invisible in policy and funding frameworks. This policy paper examines this hidden...

Sole parent families, primarily headed by women, experience considerable social and economic disadvantage. Despite this, there is limited research that shows the specifics of this disadvantage. This research fills this gap through a detailed examination of several indicators measuring social and economic wellbeing for sole parents for the last 25 to 30 years in Australia.

The Australian Public Service (APS) Employee Census is an annual employee perception survey of the workforce. It collects employee opinions and perspectives on a range of topics, such as employee engagement, leadership, communication, innovation, and wellbeing. 91% of APS employees reported they are happy to go the extra mile at work.

This report assesses the two-year progress on the Australian Government's 'Better Deal for Renters'. It reveals that most governments have failed to deliver meaningful reforms. It calls for Commonwealth leadership and national consistency to harmonise rental regulations in Australia as a key area of law reform to ensure renters have access to safe, affordable and...

From power grids and water systems to transportation networks and digital communications, critical infrastructure forms the backbone of society and economy. This explainer explores what makes infrastructure 'critical', threats and why safeguarding it has become a top priority for governments, businesses and communities. The guide identifies critical infrastructure sectors in Australia.