This paper examines the measurement of different domains of disadvantage – income poverty, deprivation, and social exclusion – to develop new disadvantage measures based on the dimensionality of disadvantage. These new dimensional measures are then used to examine the relationship between disadvantage and wellbeing. 

The purpose of this report is to provide an overview of some information and data sources that are useful to consider in conducting a legal needs assessment in New South Wales.

Hygiene poverty is not merely a localised problem - it has escalated into a national crisis, affecting the lives and well-being of countless students across the country. This report not only uncovers the distressing prevalence of hygiene poverty, but also emphasises the need for systems thinking in developing effective and sustainable solutions.

The research behind this report finds that the upcoming increase to welfare payment rates in Australia will not be enough to prevent economic distress for a large number of welfare recipients.

This research paper was commissioned by the St Vincent de Paul Society National Council of Australia to help address the inadequacy of the Australian welfare system for some groups, in particular working age recipients. The paper proposes three simple policy proposals designed to improve the financial position of Australians most in need.