The 2014 reforms to the Disability Support Pension (DSP) resulted in the removal of younger recipients with some work capacity from the DSP. This paper explores the effect on household income and health outcomes for those removed. The findings have important implications for the design of income support payment. The paper provides key insights for...

This audit reviewed the effectiveness of the management and oversight of compliance activities within Child Care Subsidy (CCS) by the Department of Education and Services Australia. It found the Department’s oversight of CCS compliance activities in Services Australia is not sufficient. Deficiencies were identified in monitoring and enforcement arrangements. The report made seven recommendations for...

This paper reports on an evaluation of ethical practices and systems in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health and medical research. Led by two Aboriginal women, the work upholds Indigenous methodologies and methods to offer truth-telling and calls to action from Aboriginal communities. The authors call for improved implementation and conduct of culturally safe and...

Millions of Australians face an unenviable choice when they need to see a specialist doctor: pay high fees or wait too long for care. This report argues governments must tackle five root problems to improve access to specialist care for all Australians.

This series of career exploration activities and worksheets is designed to support young people to open up conversations with important people in their lives. These conversations can help build relationships and strengthen the connections between young people and their elders.