Victorian community health organisations could help more people, but most operate out of buildings that are old or not fit for purpose. This research finds that with the right planning and a small increase in infrastructure funding, community health organisations can help keep the most vulnerable Victorians healthy and ease demand on its hospitals and...

The Victorian Government owns about $400 billion of land and infrastructure. When community needs change or infrastructure ages, building new infrastructure is not the only answer. The government can also upgrade existing infrastructure, maintain it better or change how people use it. This report examines how Victorian Government agencies manage public infrastructure and how they...

Evidence shows that services delivered by Aboriginal Community-Controlled Organisations (ACCOs) have a 50% greater impact than if those same interventions were delivered through mainstream health services. This research report finds ACCOs could do much more if their infrastructure worked and recommends the Victorian Government act now to fund urgent repairs to make ACCO buildings safe...

Victoria’s 30-year draft infrastructure strategy 2025–2055 strategy provides a practical roadmap of policies, reforms and projects that will bring long-term benefits. The strategy makes 43 draft recommendations and provides 7 future options to the Victorian Government on the state’s infrastructure priorities including housing, energy, transport, health, social infrastructure and the environment.

Most of Victoria’s infrastructure was not built for more frequent severe weather. This means infrastructure, like roads and powerlines, is exposed to greater damage from wild storms, bushfires and floods. This research can help governments decide how and where to invest in adapting infrastructure. It shows how to assess the risks from extreme weather and...