This research highlights the lived experiences of people who are d/Deaf, Deaf, hard of hearing, or experiencing hearing loss –alongside carers and service providers – to uncover the systemic barriers they face when accessing mental health support. The findings inform actionable strategies to create more inclusive, person-centred care and long-term systemic reform. A full set...

This report discusses inclusion and diversity in the board rooms of the 75 largest not-for-profit disability service providers in Australia. It finds that just over a fifth of the providers have two or more leaders with disabilities currently serving on their boards and all of these boards reported positive outcomes from the appointments.

A practical guide designed to help professionals provide more inclusive, respectful, and effective support to people who are Deaf, deaf, hard of hearing or have hearing loss. The guide outlines core competencies based on lived experience, including understanding the emotional impacts of hearing loss, communicating clearly, respecting individual communication preferences, and using trauma-informed, culturally aware...

This report describes how registered training organisations can most effectively support student success. It considers the key characteristics of effective student support; when and how support needs are addressed; and barriers to accessing and delivering student support.

Australia's security challenges cannot be borne by the Department of Defence and armed forces alone. Australian governments have failed to deliver a comprehensive approach to national security. This report examines the government’s national security spending as a whole and reviews the attention given to the nation’s preparedness and resilience. It provides eight recommendations.