Low socioeconomic status
Report
State of child health in Aotearoa NZ
This report presents data and insights that demonstrate the worsening state and continued inequity of child health in New Zealand, and calls for concerted action that is grounded in robust evidence. The report shows that Māori children, Pasifika children, and children living in areas of socioeconomic deprivation are significantly disproportionately affected by key health concerns.
Report
Better banking for Indigenous consumers
This report provides findings into ASIC’s 'Better banking for Indigenous consumers' project addressing fee harm experienced by low-income customers, including First Nations customers. It details the responses by the participating banks to address concerns raised and improve consumer outcomes.
Report
Door-to-door for mental health: a summary report
This summary report provides an overview of the Round 3 survey responses and associated research findings from the Assisting Communities through Direct Connection Project - which represents a novel approach to understanding and supporting mental health and wellbeing in Australia.
Discussion paper
Ending child poverty in Australia
Although one in six Australian children live in poverty, the Australian Government does not officially define or measure poverty. With the increases to income support payments made during the COVID-19 pandemic, the federal government has proven it can lift children out of poverty. The authors of this paper argue that permanently increasing these payments would...
Report
Conquering the next frontier in bridging the digital divide
Having reliable access to the internet is a fundamental part of everyday life — but not for everyone. Indigenous and northern communities are behind the rest of Canada in being able to access the internet at speeds needed to take advantage of essential online services, such as health care, education, banking and employment. To close...