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Australia

Report

Quick service restaurants food waste sector action plan

Li Ping Thong

The quick service restaurant sector includes fast-food and takeaway outlets that serve quickly prepared meals with minimal table service. Australia loses $36.6 billion to wasted food each year, eroding value across the supply chain through inefficiencies that can be reduced. This action plan was developed to help businesses mitigate back-of-house food waste.
Report

Administration of the Freedom of Information Act 1982 by selected entities


The objective of this audit was to assess whether the selected entities’ administration of the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (FOI Act) requests is effective in giving the community access to Australian Government information. Six recommendations were made to the audited entities to improve their administration of FOI Act requests.
Report

‘We’re talking about stopping violence before it begins’: supporting quality engagement with children


This third and final report from the Supporting Quality Engagement with Children consultation project focused on the National Plan to End Violence Against Women and Children 2022-2032, in particular prevention and early intervention. It shares the views of over 300 children and young people across all Australian jurisdictions. The report contains eight recommendations.
Report

Evidence over ideology: protect children by restoring clinical standards in climate anxiety treatment


This report examines how climate-related anxiety is being addressed in clinical and educational settings. It critiques emerging psychological responses which may inadvertently reinforce distress rather than alleviate it. The report proposes practical steps for schools to ensure that environmental issues are taught in developmentally appropriate ways.
Journal article

Designing mentorship for constrained systems

Lynn Sinclair, David Sibbritt, Wenbo Peng
Mentorship is widely recognised as a valuable strategy for supporting health professionals. This article examines how mentorship can be designed for constrained health systems, including in rural and remote settings. It proposes a systems-oriented perspective that positions mentorship as part of routine practice rather than as a separate professional development activity.
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