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Australia

Journal article

A precautionary approach to social media: protecting young minds in an evolving digital world

Alison Pickering, Emma Willoughby, Carmel Williams
This paper argues that the debate over whether social media's impact on mental health is correlational or causal should not delay actions to protect young people's wellbeing. Addressing the impact of social media on young people’s mental health requires a proactive, multifaceted approach. Alongside multifaceted action, the paper provides recommendations for a research agenda.
Survey Report

Disillusion and delay: CYDA’s survey of the learning experiences of children and young people with disability in 2024


This report summarises the findings of two surveys of nearly 400 children and young people with disability, and parents or caregivers, conducted in 2024 and 2025 as they navigated Australia’s education system. The report is a call to action, outlining key areas of concern and priority for children and young people with disability.
Report

Digital exclusion in Australia


This research on digital exclusion shows internet in Australia is almost universal, but some – particularly vulnerable groups – are still missing out. The report takes a closer look at the 2% of Australians without internet access who face higher rates of digital exclusion. The research contributes to evidence to help inform policies that target...
Article

After the merger: insights from not-for-profit leaders


Not-for-profit (NFP) mergers could be a way to significantly increase impact and continue to sustainably deliver impact. In this article, five leaders from the Australian NFP sector share five recommendations on what worked in their mergers and what they could have done differently. They represent the disability, aged care, community services, and justice and legal...
Guide

Questions for Disability Employment Services (DES)


This document is intended to help prompt ideas and questions to ask when investigating a Disability Employment Service (DES) for a family member. It provides a list of questions to ask the DES in relation to the job seeker and their services. Questions can be adapted based on the individual’s unique circumstances. It also provides...
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