Neglect of older people and adults with disability makes up about a quarter of reports to the NSW Ageing and Disability Commission. This research analyses these reports to identify patterns of neglect, agency roles and opportunities for stronger prevention and response. It presents key findings and recommendations to improve protection and support for those at...

This report provides the findings of a survey of private practitioners who undertake the bulk of legal aid representation. Findings show the characteristics of private practitioners; the resource and case-related challenges they face in delivering legal aid; and the ways they could be better supported and retained.

The report provides insights into the diversity of families and how their experiences differ. It highlights the many variations in experiences of these families in relation to health, finances, housing, education and community and underlines the need for policymakers to design systems, laws and services with the full range of family experiences in mind.

Over 300,000 people work in Australia’s social and community service industries, mostly women in non-government organisations. This report provides detailed insight into what these workers do in their work, and how their work is characterised, classified, and paid in the context of the regulatory arrangements.

The 2-year evaluation found that the principles and capacity-building processes used by NACBO changed outcomes for people with disability and promoted authentic inclusion.