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APPI ramps up work in Canberra with new Deputy CEO

22 May 2025

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Mobilising public finance for a future-ready economy

12 May 2025

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New report highlights strategies to address nursing workforce shortages by attracting more men into the profession

14 April 2025

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Latest APPI reports

From classroom to clinic: strategies for recruiting and retaining men in nursing in NSW

This report proposes a series of targeted strategies to help address the ongoing nursing workforce shortages in NSW, outlining ways to recruit and retain more men into the profession. The report was written by Jodie Brabin from Charles Sturt University as part of her Policy Fellowship with APPI.

By Jodie Brabin

A mission-oriented approach to public finance for NSW

By Simon Rowell

Harnessing community perspectives in disaster management

By Margot Rawsthorne, Amanda Howard, Pam Joseph and Cate Massola

Building resilient Australian communities

By Ann Dadich, Cris Townley, Rebekah Grace and Lynn Kemp

Recent APPI events

Policy Talks 2025: Mobilising public finance for a future-ready economy

Local approaches to managing and recovering from natural disasters

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