Financial inclusion
Alternative labels
Shared prosperity
Inclusive economy
Report
2026 State of the nation
The report measures how Australia is advancing across six goals spanning a strong economy and a strong social compact to deliver prosperity for all Australians. The central conclusion is direct, long-term prosperity depends on two pillars working together: a strong economy and a strong social compact. It finds that Australia is not moving fast enough.
Report
Australia’s financial wellbeing: an integrated approach
This report describes how key forces, including technology, health and climate change, are reshaping financial wellbeing. It explores the concepts of financial literacy and the evidence on what effective financial education looks like. The report points to the need for a national financial wellbeing strategy: a coordinated, integrated response across policy, regulation, education and practice.
Research Summary
Australia’s financial wellbeing: an integrated approach
This summary report describes how key forces, including technology, health and climate change, are reshaping financial wellbeing. It explores the concepts of financial literacy and the evidence on what effective financial education looks like. The report points to the need for a national financial wellbeing strategy: a coordinated, integrated response across policy, regulation, education and...
Evaluation
Hoops 4 Wealth: building financial capability and resilience for First Nations people in the Northern Territory
The Hoops 4 Wealth (H4W) program aimed to enhance the financial capability and resilience of people on low incomes living in the Northern Territory. This report describes the results of a developmental evaluation which found strong positive outcomes for program participants in financial literacy, money management, goal setting and meeting obligations.
Report
Economic Inclusion Advisory Committee: 2026 report to Government
The report makes recommendations to the government to improve economic inclusion and inform decision making. It outlines the areas where more action is required to give Australians the opportunity to participate and engage in society and to build a stronger safety net to assist people who need support. The report provides 13 recommendations.