Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) is a leading cause of disability and death in Australia, despite well-established prevention and treatment strategies. This treatable condition has become harder to manage than it should be, leading to preventable ASCVD events. With all the resources in place, the challenge is to bring them together into a cohesive model of...

This report outlines the growing youth crisis in New South Wales and highlights three case studies of evidence-based early intervention programs. It advocates for funding place-based, early intervention programs as a long-term strategy, rather than relying on short-term, reactive solutions.

This paper draws on literature from Australia and the UK to identify the key causes of distress that impact on the mental health of LGBTQ+ people, and provides an overview of the quality and effectiveness of mental health services available to this group. The paper provides overarching principles and identifies core policy directions to inform...

This report provides an overview of the progress made on outcomes for people with disability in 2024. The framework covers seven outcome areas: employment and financial security, inclusive homes and communities, safety, rights and justice, personal and community support, education and learning, health and wellbeing, and community attitudes. It shows mixed outcomes, with an equal...

This report on government services (RoGS) provides information on the equity, effectiveness and efficiency of service provision and the achievement of outcomes for the social housing and specialist homelessness services. It provides performance reporting for housing and homelessness services and includes a summary of government expenditure in the sector.