Australia
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Enabling programs in Australian higher education
Enabling programs, as an alternative to Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR)-based entry pathways to university, are a key mechanism for widening participation in Australian higher education, particularly for equity students. Drawing on recently released data, this report focuses on changes in enabling program participation rates across Australia from 2014 to 2023.
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National Elder Abuse Research Program: the abuse and mistreatment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander older people
This report provides a nuanced understanding of the nature and dynamics of abuse and mistreatment experienced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander older people. It describes how this differs from the general population. The research identifies strategies and policy responses tailored to the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people experiencing elder abuse.
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National Elder Abuse Research Program: the abuse and mistreatment of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, queer and/or asexual (LGBTIQA+) older people
This report provides an overview of the forms of abuse and mistreatment experienced by LGBTIQA+ older people. LGBTIQA+ older people reported higher rates of abuse and mistreatment than people aged 65 years or older in the general Australian population. The research identifies strategies and policy responses tailored to the needs of LGBTIQA+ people experiencing elder...
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Applying for the Employment Assistance Fund
The webpage from JobAccess outlines the guidelines and application process for the Employment Assistance Fund (EAF). The EAF provides financial support for workplace changes, equipment, or services to help people with disability buy and use necessary modifications to perform their jobs.
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Wasted space: axe car-parking rules to ease the housing crisis
State and local governments typically require new housing to include off-street parking. This report shows that every year, Australia spends more than $1 billion building off-street car parking that residents don’t want or need. The report identifies four reforms that would cut housing costs and get more homes built faster.