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How JobSeeker and other income support payments are falling behind the cost of living

Poverty

This Australian Council of Social Services report details the findings of a survey of 449 Australians who receive government support payments as their primary income. This report can provide service providers insights into the areas of living that are causing impactful financial stress.

Truth is, the abuse never stopped: Adult insights on the support they received when impacted by childhood domestic and family violence

Client Voice, Family Violence

This Barnados research report provides findings on a study that engaged adult client voices on their experiences of family violence as children and young people. This report provides insights for service providers on areas of improvement from the lived experience of clients.

The mental and physical health of young carers: A systematic review

Carers, Evidence Review, Mental Health and Wellbeing

This systematic review focuses on the quantitative data on the mental health and well-being of young carers under age 18 from 1162 unique studies. The review provides insights into the quality of evidence in this area and has recommendations for future research focusing on health outcomes.

The nature and extent of domestic and family violence exposure for children and young people with disability

Children and Young People, Disability, Family Violence

This Australia's National Research Organisation for Women report is one of three investigating the experiences of children and young people with disability exposed to domestic violence. This report provides insight into using administrative data sets to identify trends through quantitative and qualitative data analysis and will be helpful for service providers wanting to engage with data analysis.

Evaluation of the pre-court support for adolescents using violence in the home (AVITH) pilot: Final evaluation report

Family Violence, Young People, Youth Justice

This Centre for Innovative Justice report presents evaluations and impacts from a Youth Law early intervention program for young people who use violence in the home. This report provides insights into the effectiveness and limitations of the program as well as an evaluation guide for service providers working in the AVITH space.

The Centre for Homelessness Impact Evidence and Gap Maps

Evidence Informed Decision Making, Homelessness

The Centre for Homelessness report and evidence and gap maps collate evidence from the homelessness sector that demonstrates sector knowledge. This evidence and gap map is a tool for practitioners and policymakers to engage with evidence and facilitate evidence-informed decision-making across the homeless sector.

Line of sight: Refocussing Victoria’s adult safeguarding laws and practices

Client Voice, Disability, Policy Recommendations

This Office of Public Advocate report highlights the system's failure to safeguard people with a disability against experiences of violence. This report offers policy recommendations and includes client voices.

Pathways, engagement and transitions: Initial post-school transitions among young people experiencing disadvantage

Education, Young People

This Smith Family report, from an ongoing longitudinal study, looks at young people's experience of disadvantage during the post-school transition period. This report provides insight into factors and circumstances affecting work and study pathways for young people who experience disadvantages.

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The longitudinal Australian study of students with autism (LASA)

Children, Disability, Education

This Autism's CRC research report is an ongoing longitudinal study into the experience of students with Autism in Australian schools. This report provides insights into educational interventions, child characteristics and environmental factors impacting education participation and outcomes.

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