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Australian team creates concrete made from car tyres

Samantha Freestone, Monday, 15th August 2022 - New research shows a cleaner, greener way to create roads and infrastructure.

A tale of two polls: So what is the real difference?

Maggie Coggan, Thursday, 12th November 2020 - Recent polling commissioned by White Ribbon uncovered shocking attitudes by men on domestic violence. But questions were asked as to why the anti-domestic violence group didn’t just use the research that was already out there. We take a look.

Unpaid Carers Facing Significant Economic Disadvantage

Luke Michael, Tuesday, 21st August 2018 - Unpaid carers in Australia face a significant economic disadvantage, research reveals, prompting the launch of a campaign to bridge the gap between unpaid care and workforce participation.

NFPs Driving WA Economy, Report Says

Wendy Williams, Wednesday, 15th February 2017 - Social services must no longer be seen as a drain on the public purse, according to the peak body for the social service sector in Western Australia, in light of a new report which shows the not-for-profit sector is a key driver of the state economy.

Study into the Effect of the NDIS on Carers

Lina Caneva, Wednesday, 25th January 2017 - The wellbeing of carers caring for an individual participating in the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) may not have improved compared to those not on the scheme, according to researchers who are embarking on stage three of a national inves

Aussies Say Yes to Multiculturalism, Marriage Equality But No To Politics

Lina Caneva, Tuesday, 22nd November 2016 - Australians have a low level of trust in government and are increasingly politically disengaged, but remain highly cohesive, showing wide support for multiculturalism, immigration and marriage equality, according to a new report by the Scanlon Founda

People on Low Incomes Struggle to Stay ‘Connected’

Lina Caneva, Thursday, 3rd November 2016 - A major report into telecommunications affordability by the Australian Communications Consumer Action Network (ACCAN) and the South Australian Council of Social Service (SACOSS) has found that people on low incomes are missing out.

Low-Skilled Workers Being Excluded from Workforce

Lina Caneva, Monday, 31st October 2016 - Low-skilled workers are increasingly being excluded from the workforce, according to a major not-for-profit report which shows there is only one job advertised for every two low-skilled job seekers.

Rural Training Pathways Needed for Nurses and Allied Health

Lina Caneva, Monday, 24th October 2016 - Better training pathways and promotion are needed to convince more nurses and allied health professionals to go rural, according to a new not-for-profit study.

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