Social Policy Research Centre

drugs at house party

Drug checking services could also provide an early warning system to flag any unusually dangerous substances in circulation.

Silhouette of person sitting on wheelchair in front of a window

The disability royal commission has heard from thousands of people with disability and their families. But the response must involve everyone.

hands wearing latex gloves use shears to prune a marijuana bud

Cannabis growers in the capital report many obstacles, from purchasing seeds to the lack of information on growing conditions.

handcuffed prisoner is escorted by a guard

Most people leaving prison face an uphill battle navigating services focused on individual failures and punitive responses.

family playing in garden

New research shows keeping First Nations families together is better for the children’s wellbeing. How can First Nations families be better supported to achieve this?

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Alcohol and drug addiction impacts families as well as the people afflicted.

Prisons weakest link in fight against blood borne viruses in Australia

Harm reduction programs in prisons will be key to achieving public health goals, says UNSW and sector experts.

red colour burst leased sign on a front retaining wall

Rent assistance is only $10-14 per day, well below rent levels.

Close-up portrait of a man holding a baby

A UNSW Sydney and ACOSS partnership report explores the lived experiences of poverty among the most vulnerable during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Younger woman at markets with older woman

An evaluation by UNSW researchers finds a successful model for consumers and investors that’s achieving positive outcomes.

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