This report examines the effectiveness of the National Return to Work Strategy 2020–2030 after its first five years. The strategy provides a 10-year framework to drive and leverage national action to improve return to work outcomes for workers with a work-related injury or illness. Overall, the review found that the strategy remains fit-for-purpose.

The report card provides an accessible snapshot of mental health services within the Australian public hospital system. It explores the capacity and performance of Australia’s public hospitals when providing care to patients who have presented with mental health-related conditions. It aims to highlight trends in hospital service delivery, pinpoint gaps and identify areas for improvement.

This report offers a snapshot of Australia’s hunger problem. It shows persistent and endemic food insecurity with one in three Australian households experiencing food insecurity in the past 12 months. This year’s report highlights a significant lag between economic and household-level recovery.

This report examines affordability and access challenges in mental health care and outlines ways to strengthen Australia’s mental health financial safety net - funding supports that reduce personal treatment costs. The authors identify opportunities for improvement and offer key recommendations to ensure financially vulnerable Australians can access the care they need without falling into hardship.

The Australian Digital Inclusion Index (ADII) measures digital inclusion across three core areas: access, affordability and digital ability. It highlights disparities among regions and social groups, including First Nations Australians, and identifies key barriers to inclusion. The latest report includes three detailed case studies and actionable recommendations.