This report provides a social return on investment analysis of the financial counselling sector in Victoria, including estimation of the economic benefits delivered by the sector. The research found that each dollar spent on delivering financial counselling services delivers a SROI between $3.70 and $5.30.

This report shows how Australian women’s economic security in retirement is often shaped by life events such as separation, informal care demands and family violence that can set women back financially. It proposes that with the right policy settings, gender gaps can be addressed to put more women on track for economic security in retirement.

The Every Moment Matters advocacy campaign aims to support alcohol-free pregnancies and safe breastfeeding practices across Australia. This report quantifies the social, economic, and health outcomes achieved through the campaign. The findings reveal that every dollar invested in the campaign yields substantial benefits delivering an economic return of $9.

This report reveals that child poverty costs the NSW economy approximately $60 billion annually – 7.6 per cent of the state’s Gross State Product. The report highlights the far-reaching consequences of child poverty, including reduced educational attainment, poor health outcomes, and diminished workforce participation, which perpetuate cycles of disadvantage and lead to significant social and...

This report examines the increasing strain on Specialist Homelessness Services struggling to meet demand during the worsening housing crisis. It highlights gaps in service delivery and calls for urgent action through increased funding, early intervention programs and a Housing First approach.