Our evidence-based policy papers are focused on improving our education and health systems so more Australians can engage with and benefit from these services, supporting a healthier, fairer and more productive society.

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Increasing research evidence translation & utilisation to improve population health outcomes
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Increasing research evidence translation & utilisation to improve population health outcomes

22nd November 2022

To achieve national objectives for improved population health, more widespread adoption of evidence-informed public health has been recommended.

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Scaling, integrating & better supporting people with mental disorders to engage in employment &/or education
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Scaling, integrating & better supporting people with mental disorders to engage in employment &/or education

22nd November 2022

Australians with severe and persistent mental disorders experience some of the highest rates of unemployment. Yet they want to work.

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Improving tobacco cessation rates in priority populations
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Improving tobacco cessation rates in priority populations

22nd November 2022

Consistent and comprehensive approaches to tobacco control by Australian governments since the 1970s reduced population smoking rates.

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Reinvigorating & reimagining our schools: A vision for post-pandemic schooling in Australia
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Reinvigorating & reimagining our schools: A vision for post-pandemic schooling in Australia

31st May 2022

The future of Australian education must move beyond post-COVID recovery to reinvigoration.

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Election Policy Brief: VET
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Election Policy Brief: VET

29th April 2022

Skills shortages are making vocational education and training a prominent election issue; what are the major parties' policies?

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Improving mental health of young people in tertiary education
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Improving mental health of young people in tertiary education

25th August 2021

Young people have the highest prevalence of mental health disorders or behavioural conditions of all age groups.

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Nutrition policy in Australia: Adopting a harm minimisation approach
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Nutrition policy in Australia: Adopting a harm minimisation approach

12th November 2020

This paper explores the significant harms and extensive burden of disease associated with unhealthy diets.

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Self-care for health: a national policy blueprint
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Self-care for health: a national policy blueprint

7th October 2020

This blueprint was developed in collaboration with health, self-care and policy experts, including consumers, health professionals and leading academics.

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Supporting physical activity promotion in primary health care
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Supporting physical activity promotion in primary health care

21st September 2020

To help increase population levels of physical activity, and reduce health inequities, effective interventions should be widely implemented in practice.

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