In their current form, Australia’s social services are failing too many people.
Inaccessible, inconsistent, and unaffordable services are compounding inequality. Narrow eligibility criteria force people to navigate complex services or wait until they are in crisis.
From early childhood development to employment services, CPD works to change the way we deliver social services so that they truly work to support the community.
We envision a government that is more connected to communities, more hands-on, and that provides universally accessible, but not uniform, services that meet individuals’ needs.
Putting People First is a report that lays out a bold vision to transform social services to genuinely meet the needs of the people and communities they are designed to support.
It identifies six key drivers for reform and four practical steps governments can take now to create a system people can trust and depend on.
Growing Together is a report from the Centre for Policy Development’s early childhood development initiative, building on our landmark Starting Better report and Guarantee for children and families.
It outlines essential steps for achieving a truly universal early education and care system.
Starting Better is a landmark report from the Centre for Policy Development that proposes a guarantee for young children and families – a new pillar of Australia’s social deal.
Delivering the guarantee will make Australia the best place to be a child, and raise a family.
