This report provides an annual analysis of the Australian registered charities sector. It focuses on key indicators including revenue, expenses, donations, volunteers and employees. The holistic data set confirms the importance of the sector to the Australian economy; the sector continues to grow year on year.

A national examination of the current and anticipated use of Generative AI (GenAI) in policy work. It sought to understand how senior Australian public servants perceived the strengths and weaknesses of these applications, the potential of GenAI for policy work, and what needs to happen to make GenAI safe to use in policy work.

An independent review of art and music therapy for people with disability. It examined whether these therapies met the standards required to fund therapy supports through the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and what a reasonable price should be. The review confirms art and music therapy can be effective and beneficial for some people in...

This report showcases practical actions governments can take, beyond direct cultural funding, to support cultural access and strengthen creative industries. The report identifies eight ‘pro-culture’ enablers – uniquely available to governments – to make it easier for creators to work, creative businesses to operate, and consumers to access experiences and products.

Demand for social housing is outstripping supply. In addition to highlighting the urgency for more social housing, this research suggests governments could re-imagine the social housing system and transform social housing assistance. The research looked at how to change Australia's system into one that supports 'housing pathways'; how households move between different tenancies and tenures.