The clean energy transition has the potential to be very beneficial for Australian Traditional Owners on whose Country much of it will occur. However, the transition also brings significant risks. This discussion paper on native title agreements relating to renewable energy identifies five factors that are critical to success for Traditional Owners.

This report outlines the findings of an independent review of best practice in early childhood intervention (ECI), undertaken as part of the implementation of Australia’s Disability Strategy 2021-2031. It makes recommendations in relation to the aims, form, underpinning principles and content of a best practice framework for the delivery of ECI in Australia.

In this project the authors developed, implemented and evaluated a Social Connection Toolkit that aims to assist Residential Aged Care (RAC) staff to discuss with residents, the kinds of social connection activities that will best meet their preferences. Implementing the Toolkit raised considerable issues in terms of organisational readiness, as well as issues about the...

This paper argues the National Disability Insurance Scheme must enhance collaboration with participants, local communities and Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations, disability service providers, and the wider health system, to develop more locally led solutions that empower Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Deaf or Hard of Hearing participants to achieve better outcomes.

A summary of key discussions and outcomes of the Reconciliation and Education forum, which considered the future of Indigenous education. The forum identified commonalities, challenges and opportunities for educators and set out the first steps of an action plan intended to drive reconciliation in and through the sector.