This report examines the complexities of school non-attendance through a school refusal lens, exploring its multifaceted causes and the resulting impact on students, families and schools. The report highlights the need to differentiate types of absenteeism, and sets a clear and constructive path forward. It calls for urgent national action to tackle Australia’s growing school...

This resource guides public servants to build strong and enduring partnerships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities and organisations. It highlights elements to strong partnerships, the six functions of government as a partner and guides public servants new to the partnership process. It provides practical guidance and best-practice examples.

Despite decades of reforms and targeted initiatives, people with intellectual disabilities continue to experience barriers to securing and sustaining employment, particularly in the open or 'mainstream' labour market. This report focuses on the concept of meaningful employment which shifts attention away from the formal characteristics of a workplace as either mainstream or non-mainstream, instead asking...

Eight guides to build a pro-integrity culture and corruption-resistant practices in the public sector. From risks associated with procurement and major projects, to ethical leadership and the emergence of artificial intelligence – each guide focuses on an area where corrupt conduct can potentially arise and how to build processes that identify risks early.

This research looks at public health responses to homelessness during the COVID emergency in Australia. It identifies barriers, adaptations and lessons learned from increased teamwork between public health and homelessness sectors. It investigates how these partnerships formed and how they can continue with ongoing adequate funding, staffing and logistical support.