Social Affairs

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Education segregation could continue for Australia’s young people for at least another generation – and possibly longer – in light of the disability royal commission recommendations.

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Extreme heat and bushfires bring unique challenges for someone with dementia. Here’s how we can all play a part in helping them stay safe and cool this spring and summer.

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

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Stronger restrictions on Airbnb and other short-term rental platforms may help ease some housing affordability pressures.

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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.

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

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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.

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

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

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

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