Social Affairs

Young woman in a wheelchair on the shore of a rocky beach

The new Quarterly Essay weaves personal history and detailed policy analysis, examining the unintended consequences of the NDIS, and how we can best realise the scheme’s original intent.

person holding australian dollars

A UNSW Sydney and ACOSS partnership report has analysed the changing distribution of wealth in Australia.

Rear view of someone walking down the aisle of a library

Many students with a disability are bullied, excluded and do not feel welcome in Australian schools. They cannot be ignored in the next National School Reform Agreement.

students sitting on stairs

Our study – based on a survey of more than 70,000 NSW high school students – looked at what impacts upon their ‘academic buoyancy’.

lonely corridor with walker in a nursing home

Aboriginal Elders play an important role as community leaders and cultural knowledge holders. Supporting this aspect of ageing well is crucial.

new complex of apartment buildings under construction

A new funding model would see large-scale institutional investors finance much-needed social and affordable rental housing.

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Households need more support to implement alternative energy solutions to help manage outages during bushfires and extreme weather events. 

Festival of Care

A festival of arts-based interventions offers techniques to enhance the mental health and wellbeing of hospital staff.

Cover of Australian Government Intergenerational Report 2023

The latest Intergenerational Report shows Australia less old than it was going to be, but poorer. And eventually needing to pay more tax.

Microphone at front of courtroom

A lack of certified interpreters and understanding of their needs during court proceedings is undermining access to justice and a fair trial for non-English speakers, according to UNSW research.

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