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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Impact of learning from home for disadvantaged children

27 April 2020

Most schools across Australia were completely unprepared for the coronavirus (COVID-19) and for moving to virtual learning.

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Improving Australia’s Mental and Physical Health

14 March 2020

Physical and mental health are fundamentally linked in the body, but disconnected in Australia’s health system.

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Student-centred senior secondary schooling

7 February 2020

Scrutiny of senior secondary schooling across Australia signals that something needs to change. This report proposes five principles to guide future reform directions.

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Sport participation & play: How to get more Australians moving

19 November 2019

Physical activity is good for health, and sport is one of the best ways to be active. This paper will contribute to the development of policy support for all communities in Australia.

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The role of universities, Roundtable report

23 October 2019

In 2019, Victoria University hosted a Roundtable with leaders from the tertiary education, government, industry and not-for-profit sectors to discuss the changing roles of universities in the tertiary sector.

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A Melbourne Declaration for system transformation

8 August 2019

The Melbourne Declaration's vision and aspirations have not been realised, due to a failure by Australia's education systems to take appropriate actions.

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Improving brain & body health

1 August 2019

Many unanswered questions about dementia remain, but up to half of Australia's total dementia burden may be due to modifiable risk factors.

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Rethinking & revitalising tertiary education

28 May 2019

The re-elected federal Coalition Government, and their state and territory counterparts, have some important decisions to make about the future of tertiary education.

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Participation in tertiary education in Australia

23 April 2018

Australia needs more people participating in VET or university studies to ensure prosperity, but current trends show a smaller proportion of Australians taking up tertiary studies.

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