This report surveys the research in OECD countries on intergenerational mobility – the extent to which key characteristics and life experiences of individuals differ from those of their parents. Early childhood education, care and health play a key role in this area.

The aim of the Towards New Indicators of Disadvantage project is to develop indicators that can be used alongside existing instruments (poverty lines, etc) to better identify the extent and nature of disadvantage in Australia. The findings will provide new information on the circumstances of those who use welfare services, and a better evidence base...

The project began in 2001 with the aim of involving family, school and community in a broad set of planned interventions to prevent anti-social behaviour by targeting four to six year old children in transition to school focusing on enhancing their communication and social skills and empowering their families, schools and ethnic communities. The early...

Infill housing in middle ring suburbs is a destination for low-income, disadvantaged households in the private rental market writes Bob Birrell in this AHURI research and policy bulletin.

Infill housing in middle ring suburbs is a destination for low-income, disadvantaged households in the private rental market writes Ernest Healy and Bob Birrell.