Evaluation
Hoops 4 Wealth: building financial capability and resilience for First Nations people in the Northern Territory
The Hoops 4 Wealth (H4W) program aimed to enhance the financial capability and resilience of people on low incomes living in the Northern Territory. This report describes the results of a developmental evaluation which found strong positive outcomes for program participants in financial literacy, money management, goal setting and meeting obligations.
Report
Inequality in Australia: insights from the Life Chances Study 1990–2024
The Life Chances Study followed 167 infants from two inner-Melbourne suburbs from birth until early 2024. Over the course of the study, researchers have identified multiple and intersecting social policy, infrastructure and service improvements that could make a difference to the life chances of those living with economic insecurity and disadvantage. This report provides a...
Report
Finding a balance? Work, family and economic security: insights from parents in the Life Chances Study
This report provides insights into how becoming and being a parent affects economic security and financial wellbeing.
Report
Making ends meet: fostering security and dignity in tough times
This research outlines the compounding financial crises impacting lower income households and their economic security.
Report
Growing pains: Family Tax Benefit issues and options for reform
The authors of this report argue that the Australian family payments system needs reform to ensure that it achieves the right balance between providing adequate income support for families with children, properly valuing unpaid care work in the family, gender equity and paid workforce participation.