Report – Poverty in Australia 2018
News— 16 October 2018
This report measures and profiles poverty in Australia, finding that poverty rates have remained entrenched at a high level.
Social inclusion
Report – Child social exclusion, poverty and disadvantage in Australia
News— 16 October 2018
This report examines the multi-dimensional nature of disadvantage in Australia and its impacts.
Report – Voices of unemployment: Results of an ACOSS survey of jobactive service users
News— 11 October 2018
This report presents findings from a survey of users of jobactive employment services.
News – Announcement of Productivity Commission Inquiry into the role of mental health in the Australian economy
News— 10 October 2018
The Australian Government has announced that it will establish a Productivity Commission Inquiry into the role of mental health in the economy.
Report – Bright futures: Spotlight on the wellbeing of young people living in rural and regional Victoria
News— 2 October 2018
This report discusses the experiences and challenges of young people living in Victorian rural and regional communities.
Report – Analysis of the impact of raising benefit rates
News— 18 September 2018
This report from ACOSS provide an analysis of the impact of increasing a number of allowances paid by the Federal Government.
Report – Everyone's business: Fourth national survey on sexual harassment in Australian workplaces
News— 13 September 2018
This report from the Australian Human Rights Commission shows that sexual harassment continues to be a major problem in Australian workplaces.
Report – The everyday experiences of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) people living with disability
News— 12 September 2018
This report examines the effects of systemic discrimination on the health and wellbeing of LGBTI people with disability.
News – 10 year community services industry plan
News— 12 September 2018
This plan from the the Victorian Council of Social Service presents a ten year vision for the Victorian community services industry.
Report – Older Australia at a glance
News— 10 September 2018
This report provides an overview of older people’s demographic characteristics, health status, and service use.
