Online sale, delivery and advertising of alcohol in Australia – behaviour, attitudes and support for change
15 Sep **** Aimee Brownbill, Nicholas Carah, Simone PettigrewFoundation for Alcohol Research and Education, George Institute for Global Health, University of QueenslandThis report presents survey responses in relation to the online sale, delivery and advertising of alcohol in Australia and support for online advertising policy measures.
It finds that online alcohol sales and advertising are exposing Australians to increased harm – especially people most at risk – while current laws fail to keep pace with the...
Evaluation
Final report of the evaluation of the Australian Government's investment in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander primary health care through the Indigenous Australians' Health Programme
5 Sep **** Allen + Clarke Consulting, Central Queensland University, Monaghan Dreaming, University of QueenslandDepartment of Health, Disability and Ageing (Australia)This report sets out the findings and recommendations of a 6-year evaluation of the Indigenous Australians' Health Programme (IAHP) from **** to ****.
The aim of the evaluation was to strengthen the appropriateness and effectiveness of comprehensive primary health care systems for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and communities.
It finds Aboriginal Community Controlled...
Best-practice regulatory principles for the adoption of standards
3 Sep **** Flavio MenezesDepartment of the Treasury (Australia)This report offers strategic guidance on best practice regulatory approaches for adopting standards.
Its aim is to promote the reduction of regulatory barriers in net-zero sectors and enhance regulatory alignment between Australia and New Zealand.
It develops an economic framework to guide governments and regulators in deciding whether to adopt regulatory standards.
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Building a resilient and sustainable workforce for the future
28 Aug **** Robert Arcidiacono, Arianna Gatta, Greg Marston, Christine AblazaUniversity of QueenslandThe community services sector in Australia plays an essential role in enabling individuals and communities to reach their full potential.
However, the sector is experiencing increasing challenges in attracting and retaining workers.
This research sought to understand the barriers and enablers of a sustainable workforce – focused on aged care and youth worker roles.
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The transformative power of domestic and sexual violence support agencies
14 Jul **** Madison Lloyd, Alice Campbell, Amie Carrington, Janeen BaxterLife Course Centre, University of QueenslandDomestic, family and sexual violence (DFSV) is a pervasive and growing issue in Australia.
There is evidence that rates are increasing and incidences are becoming more severe.
DFSV support agencies offer a range of services to support victim-survivors.
This paper argues that these services also have the potential to lead to social change at the...
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