Improvements in life expectancy correlate with levels of healthy living and poorer access to healthcare. This paper analyses life expectancy by Australian federal electorates and examines other OECD countries in comparison with Australia. It finds that life expectancy is highest in inner capital cities and lowest in outer rural and remote locations.

To ensure people with disabilities have equal access to work, some workplaces may need to be physically adjusted. For example, changes to fittings or furniture. This video contains information about physical workplace adjustments.

This resource collates a set of eight fact sheets developed to help young people with disability get their first job. The fact sheets include getting prepared, support for a first job and information for employers. Having a job opens up opportunities for friendship, skill development and life experience.

Trust in government and science have been shown to be important factors in crises. This article outlines the critical knowledge gaps in understanding the roles of trust, social capital and resilience in balancing future pandemic public health restrictions with disease transmission and mortality, and the key role these factors may play in future pandemic preparedness.

Almost 30 years after the Port Arthur massacre, there are more guns in Australia than ever before, and the National Firearms Agreement (NFA) is falling short of its stated aims. There is no National Firearms Register and minors can use firearms in every state. This paper outlines the status of the NFA and the number...