The University of Melbourne
Persistent poverty is a major policy issue
While having a job is often crucial to lifting people out of poverty, adequate income support and child care are also critical
Poverty
The University of Melbourne
Too many Aussies are starting a family and raising their kids in poverty
New research finds that the birth of a first child reduces household income and increases the risk of disadvantage
Edith Cowan University
ECU research impacts win for grandparent carers
In a standout example, that proves the immense value that university applied research contributes to society, ECU research has been the catalyst for a six-million-dollar investment by the WA government to support an incredibly vulnerable group.