Wellbeing
Alternative labels
Well-being
Report
The Things That Matter 4: views of 8-12 year olds on life, school and the community
This fourth Things That Matter report draws on responses from school children aged 8–12 years who participate in the South Australia’s Commissioner for Children and Young People's annual Student Voice Postcards initiative via their school.
Briefing paper
Prioritising carers’ health and wellbeing in the healthcare system
This issues brief highlights the gaps in care for carers in the community. It focuses on limitations in data collected about carers and how assessment is conducted among clinicians. It also identifies where healthcare systems, carer assessment and delivery of care can be improved by using a co-design approach with key stakeholders.
Journal article
A rapid review of initiatives to address financial strain and wellbeing in high-income contexts
The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated financial strain among populations worldwide. This is concerning, given the link between financial strain and health. However, there is little evidence to guide action in this area, particularly from a public health perspective. To address this gap, researchers conducted a rapid review and analysis with an equity-focused lens.
Journal article
Creating ‘wellbeing societies’: moving from rhetoric to action
This article examines the concept of wellbeing societies and how the World Health Organization is advancing this global agenda.
Journal article
How to measure progress towards a wellbeing economy: distinguishing genuine advances from ‘window dressing’
The authors of this paper propose a series of criteria by which judgement can be made on whether progress towards a 'wellbeing economy' is occurring, and apply these criteria using a series of examples to show contrasts between genuine wellbeing approaches and wellbeing economy 'window dressing'.