This report brings together the latest perinatal mental health screening data from four state and territory health authorities and examines how these vary by maternal characteristics and behaviours, birth settings, and birth outcomes. It also identifies a lack of national data and the report suggests improving data reporting and integration is necessary, especially to support...

This exploration of the factors contributing to loneliness and social isolation reveals high rates of loneliness and isolation among older adults that significantly impact their quality of life and well-being. The authors call on the government to address the root causes of loneliness and social isolation by transforming how we engage with our elders.

On 24 October 2024, the NSW Government introduced the Public Health (Tobacco) Amendment Bill (No 2) 2024 into the Legislative Assembly to establish a positive licensing scheme for tobacco retailers and wholesalers and increase penalties for particular offences. The proposed reforms are intended to meet illicit tobacco control and public health objectives. This paper compares...

This special report looks in detail at the experiences of Aboriginal people navigating the Department of Communities and Justice's (DCJ) system, highlighting the challenges and barriers they face. It finds that the DCJ complaint system lacks integration, coordination and consistency and is not sufficiently attuned or accessible to Aboriginal people. The report makes 58 recommendations...

Data on the number of schools, students and teachers in each NSW electorate from 2009 to 2023, for the three school sectors: Catholic, independent and public.