Collegial Support for the sector

This study introduces the concept of Collective Permanent Supportive Housing, tailored for older adults with histories of homelessness and long-term substance use.
This article shapes an introductory advocacy framework for social workers striving to achieve the right to adequate housing for all in the Australian disaster recovery context. Social work human rights–based practice, leveraging upon the human right to adequate housing, is critical for improving the wellbeing of those impacted by disaster.
This research examined the barriers and enablers to leaving or avoiding residential aged care for Australian younger people who are not NDIS participants.
This annual report highlights emerging ideas, issues, and challenges identified by the social services sector, based on recent feedback and engagement.
Gender-diverse youth experience twice the risk for homelessness as their same-age cisgender peers and report experiencing discrimination in homeless shelters and supported housing.
This report presents findings from a survey of 3,071 members of the Australian community aged 17 years and over that was conducted in February-March 2024. Analysis of 39 diverse attitudinal statements produced six distinct segments who differ in how they think about, value and engage with the community sector.
Workplaces are making decisions about how employees will work next year. It is important to consider how we work impacts brain health and well being.
The authors argue that lived experience can inform sharp critique and offer an innovative window on aspects of the ‘shared typical’.