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Connecting communities with curated Collections of policy and research

Do you have easy access to the latest research and policy for your work? APO enables evidence-informed decisions by curating … More

Collections, curation, Evidence-based policy

A perfect match in public policy: Introducing the SMF Collection 

In December 2023, it was announced that the Susan McKinnon Foundation (SMF) was partnering with the Analysis & Policy Observatory … More

Collections, Grey literature

Join us in the free knowledge ecosystem

Many of us rely on Wikipedia as a ‘go-to’ source of reliable information. However, this free encyclopaedia wouldn’t exist without … More

Wikipedia

Permission to connect? How people navigate connection-confusion in outer metro growth areas

It is too often said that it is difficult to make new friends when you’re an adult; yet social connection … More

mental health, social connection

The importance of words: Changes to the Public Policy Taxonomy

There are welcome changes coming to policy surrounding First Peoples affairs, such as more First Peoples and First Peoples-led organisations … More

The urgent need for intergenerational healing for Stolen Generations survivors

Stolen Generations survivors have had their trauma acknowledged and apologies have been made. Despite this, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander … More

A new addition to the Disability Research Collection

We are excited to let you know about the addition of a Topic in Focus within our Disability Research Collection, … More

Addressing racism in the Australian Football League

The Collingwood Football Club commissioned Larissa Behrendt and Lindon Coombes to conduct an independent review into its responses to racism. … More

Improving healthcare services for First Nations people

A recent report investigates how medical treatment can be improved for First Nations people.

Addressing the over-representation of First Nations children in out-of-home care

According to the 2020 Family Matters Report, at June 19, 2019, 20,077 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children were in Out … More

Protecting First Nations Intellectual Property

Protocols have been written to assist with cross-cultural collaborations across industries, making it possible for First Nations people to work … More

People with disabilities dying in custody

The worldwide Black Lives Matter movement and protests have highlighted, once again, the ongoing prevalence of Australian First Nations people … More

Recruiting and retaining First Nations health workers

First Nations people need culturally and physically safe healthcare, and the best way to ensure this, is to maintain a … More

Guest Blog: Rural Dementia Research in Action – by Debra Morgan

APO’s Rural and Remote Dementia Care Collection brings together some of the key policy and research reports that explore the … More

dementia, ruralhealth

Making retirement accessible for First Nations People

As the latest Closing the Gap Report has highlighted, First Nations people face multiple barriers in their lives, including more health and … More

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