This report provides an independent assessment of current housing system conditions in Australia and the factors shaping outcomes for households. It brings together data, analysis and stakeholder insights to support informed decision-making and to identify where policy settings can be strengthened to improve supply, affordability and access. Six priority areas for housing reform are outlined.

This snapshot highlights the lived experience of those on low incomes in southern Queensland, trying to find a home that is both affordable and appropriate. The findings continue to expose an alarming trend in the private rental market. It found there were no affordable and appropriate rental properties for households on income support with children.

This report reviews the Enhanced Maternal and Child Health Service (EMCH) in Victoria. It assesses whether EMCH is achieving its intended outcomes of reaching families with the greatest need. It recommends improvements in data collection to enable the performance of the program to be assessed and ensure it is reaching families in greatest need.

Poor mental health affects more than one in five people across OECD and European Union countries. Focusing on depression and anxiety, this report sets out the strong economic case for investing in better mental health policies. It shows how evidence‑based interventions can improve health outcomes and boost economic growth through improved productivity and labour market...

This research project examines the effectiveness of Australia’s supported accommodation services in meeting the needs of unaccompanied children and young people aged 12 to 24. It proposes principles to guide policy and practice toward a better system. A strengthened system of care is required to better align services to unaccompanied young people’s needs.