This report details findings from the Parenting Today survey, designed to provide a comprehensive national picture of parenting, wellbeing and support needs across Australia. It describes the prevalence and correlates of parent psychological distress. The report argues support for parent mental health must be considered a core component of prevention and early intervention efforts.

The snapshot presents the latest findings from Uniting Communities’ long running loneliness tracking. The report shows that more than half of South Australians experience loneliness at least sometimes, with the highest 'often' lonely rates recorded since 2023. The report outlines practical, community wide actions needed to reduce loneliness and strengthen social connection across the state.

This report has arisen from concerns by community service leaders in Sydney about the need for a better response to the large and growing problem of social isolation and loneliness among older people, especially in relation to what can be done at a local community and neighbourhood level, which is shown can have the most...

Welfare refers to the wellbeing of individuals, families and the community. This report presents a snapshot of key findings on welfare and wellbeing data, offering a point-in-time overview of how Australia is faring. Areas presented include life satisfaction and connections, education, work, income, housing, disability, aged care, First Nations people, justice and safety, and improving...

This white paper offers a new approach to addressing the public health issue of loneliness. It uncovers the untapped potential of contact centres as frontline responders in the loneliness crisis. It highlights how organisations can rethink everyday digital services to detect and respond to loneliness in ways that are practical, scalable and human-centred.