The NSW Productivity Commissioner has released a Discussion Paper titled Kickstarting the productivity conversation, the first in a series of papers to shape the productivity reform agenda for New South Wales. The Discussion Paper aims to commence a conversation about how […]
Economic Disadvantage in NSW
This report, Mapping Economic Disadvantage in New South Wales, was commissioned by the New South Wales Council of Social Service (NCOSS). NCOSS is the peak body for health and community services in NSW. NCOSS works to progress social justice and […]
Free Social Impact Toolbox
A toolbox that empowers organisations to evaluate their social impact in a way that is reliable, accessible & free! When it comes to evaluating social impact only a minority of organisations in Australia are currently equipped to meet the expectations […]
Free Webinar – Parent–child play: A mental health promotion strategy for all children
Presenters: Sarah Seekamp and Ben Rogers Child-led play is an approach to playtime that relies on the parent following the child’s choices, leads and prompts without teaching or correcting. It helps parents to focus on the individual needs and preferences […]
World Giving Index – 10th Edition
Extract Have you done any of the following in the past month? Helped a stranger, or someone you didn’t know who needed help? Donated money to a charity? Volunteered your time to an organisation? CAF has been producing its World […]
Young people in child protection and under youth justice supervision
This report from the Austalian Institute of Health and Welfare presents information on young people aged 10–17 who had received child protection services and were under youth justice supervision at any time between 1 July 2014 and 30 June 2018. […]
Foodbank Hunger Report 2019
Executive Summary – Extract Despite Australia’s Reputation as a Wealthy Country, Food Insecurity is a Reality for an Increasing Number of People In the last year, more than one in five Australians (21%) have been in a situation where they […]
Resources to support those experiencing energy hardship
Stronger protections are now available to households having trouble paying their energy bills. The Australian Energy Regulator has taken action to assist vulnerable customers experiencing payment difficulties by introducing an enforceable Customer Hardship Policy Guideline. Energy retailers have important responsibilities […]
Jobs Availability Snapshot 2019
Anglicare Australia’s Jobs Availability Snapshot aims to show what the job market is really like for people who don’t have qualifications or work experience to draw on. It compares government data on the number of people with barriers to gaining […]
Appliance Replacement Offer for Low Income and Disadvantaged Households
The NSW Government assists low income and disadvantaged households with energy bill stress through the Appliance Replacement Offer. The Appliance Replacement Offer reduces the upfront cost to eligible customers by 40-50% when upgrading their old fridge or TV with a […]