Good health and well-being (3)

Seeking to assess the impact of a program on a set of outcomes, impact evaluations carry great weight in the improvement of policies and programs across government and industry.

This project provides an overview of the spectrum of technical approaches that could be deployed to evaluate the impact of direct cash transfers that are used to improve the well-being of vulnerable populations in Australia. 

How would you feel if intimidation, systemic barriers, and everyday challenges constrained your passion for riding waves? In Australia's vibrant surf culture, women surfers face this reality as they navigate lineups and structural inequalities. This research explores how persistent cultural and organisational barriers continue to shape women's participation in surfing, despite recent progress toward gender equity in the sport.

The physical, social and mental health benefits of sport, particularly organised and team sport, are well-documented. Despite this, studies show that physical activity among school-aged adolescents remains insufficient. This research project explored the levels of regular participation in sport among young people from 10 countries, their attitudes towards sports participation and the barriers  – including current global challenges such as COVID-19 and the cost-of-living crisis – that prevent them from playing more sport. 

Who decided work should take up five days of our week? It’s a question that’s been asked by the workforce for close to a century – but it hasn’t always been the case. Throughout history, the workweek has always evolved alongside society; so why has it been so stagnant, and is it finally time for a change?

A Case Study of the Unilever New Zealand Four-Day Work Week.

Private hospitals are an important aspect of our healthcare system: but are the financial incentives and penalties associated with private health insurance effective or equitable? This research explores the impact government incentives have on the demand for private health insurance in Australia. 

In Australia, aged care is not only vital but comes at a high cost. With increasing financial viability concerns, this research explores the extent to which larger aged-care providers achieve cost efficiencies in delivering residential aged-care services.

How are the profit-making motives of multi-site, corporatised aged care providers impacting the quality of care delivered to some of Australia’s most vulnerable? This research delves into resident complaints and hospitalisations to uncover the detrimental impact of corporatisation on our aging community.