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Decoding the algorithmic operations of Australia's National Disability Insurance Scheme

open access: yesAustralian Journal of Social Issues, EarlyView.
Abstract In recent years, Australia has embarked on a digital transformation of its social services, with the primary goal of creating user‐centric services that are more attentive to the needs of citizens. This article examines operational and technological changes within Australia's National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) as a result of this ...
Georgia van Toorn, Terry Carney
wiley   +1 more source

“You're on your own, kid”: A critical analysis of Australian universities' international student mental health strategies

open access: yesAustralian Journal of Social Issues, EarlyView.
Abstract Mental ill‐health is a serious and growing problem among university students in Australia. Within this cohort, international students are particularly vulnerable. International students in Australia have fewer social rights than domestic students and are at elevated risk of social isolation, exploitation in employment, precarious housing ...
Michelle Peterie   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Aspire Social Impact Bond: How social impact bond financing can promote positive social and economic outcomes

open access: yesAustralian Journal of Social Issues, EarlyView.
Abstract Financing human service delivery through social impact bonds (SIBs) is the subject of some critical commentary in the academic literature, but this tends to be largely theoretical rather than empirically based. This paper presents empirical evidence of how SIB financing can promote positive social and economic outcomes for governments, not‐for‐
Veronica Coram   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Digital futures in mind: Why lived experience collaboration must guide digital mental health technologies

open access: yesAustralian Journal of Social Issues, EarlyView.
Abstract Digital mental health technologies and services are here. More are coming. Such technologies and services present both risks and opportunities. At their best, they may enhance the most humane, communal and caring parts of our social systems and communities.
Kellie Gilbert   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

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