Youth Services

The report identifies gaps in Australia’s supported accommodation system and proposes reforms for the care of unaccompanied and homeless children.

Young people with disability and carers value being heard but face barriers, requiring more inclusive and responsive services and systems.

The report highlights how social media and gaming platforms harm Australian children and the need for stronger online safety measures.

The report finds NDIS reassessments cause significant stress and uncertainty, calling for transparent, fair, evidence-based processes and stronger participant protections. 

The report examines digital influences on young men's mental health, advocating for healthier online environments, positive masculinity and accessible support services.

This report highlights the key findings from ReachOut Australia's research on issues impacting young people's mental health. 

This report shows that rigid masculine norms continue to shape Australian teenage boys’ behaviours and wellbeing, with stronger adherence linked to poorer mental health. 

This is a report on how young people in Australia use social media for mental health information and support. 

This report highlights findings from the Australian Language Policy Symposium. It highlights the diverse contexts in which language work is done in Australia. 

This report examines the workforce challenges in Australia’s community services sector, which is facing growing demand but persistent workforce shortages. 

Updated data from the 2024-25 Productivity Commission’s Report on GovernmentServices shows how community services are funded and delivered.