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...

This report provides insights into how becoming and being a parent affects economic security and financial wellbeing.

This research outlines the compounding financial crises impacting lower income households and their economic security.

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.

The Sustaining Economic Empowerment and Dignity (SEED) Project is committed to seeding positive change for women’s economic security in communities around Australia. This report outlines the Brotherhood of St Laurence's theoretical frameworks for addressing women’s economic security, as well as policy and practice principles for program implementation.