Social Affairs

handcuffed prisoner is escorted by a guard

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

Rear view shot of a young female university student with backpack walking down a paved road

The Universities Accord review found ‘sexual assault and harassment on campus is affecting the wellbeing of students and staff, and their ability to succeed’.

Young teacher in classroom

As NSW works hard to attract new teachers, another answer is to keep them in the profession. Research by UNSW Sydney's Rebecca Collie into teacher wellbeing offers some solutions.

Rear view of unrecognizable parent of elder brother holding hand of child against tent in migrant camp

A survey of more than 1000 refugees has shown only permanent protection visas are linked to mental health and social benefits.

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A new report identifies the need for flexible policy approaches to meet the needs of rural and regional schools.

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Two of Australia’s major banks have announced they will take action against financial abusers, including closing their accounts.

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Intended to be a no-fault insurance scheme for Australians with severe and permanent disability, the NDIS has changed lives but also been the subject of controversy in its first decade.

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A recent report showed little progress has been made in achieving gender equity over the past decade. UNSW Professor Claire Annesley identifies five key strategies to keep moving towards a fairer future.

Cranes on residential buildings

The strategy’s core mission should be to ensure everyone in Australia has adequate housing. That requires 950,000 social and affordable rental dwellings to be built by 2041, dwarfing current targets.

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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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