Societal Wellbeing
Thriving communities require not only quality ‘ingredients’, but effective ways of mixing them. Freedoms must be balanced with restraint. Form with function. Productivity with contentment. We enhance the recipe daily.
Led by our Professions and Arts faculties, we address multidisciplinary problems in numerous areas critical to advancing quality of life: water, health, security, social innovation, economic development and more. Our research outcomes influence policy and planning. And we constantly explore how we can apply this influence to make life better for all—at home, interstate and abroad.
Impact stories
Newstart debate must focus on people, not politics
Economic researchers at the University of Adelaide are urging politicians to address the issue of the Newstart Allowance with maturity, and consider increasing it by as much as $120 per week.
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Emergency communication in a digital world
Enhancing information flows and strengthening communication systems for use during emergencies can save lives, according to researchers at the University of Adelaide.
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5,800 defence veterans homeless in Australia – that’s more than we thought
About 5.6% of Australian defence veterans could end up homeless.
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When a baby is stillborn, grandparents are hit with ‘two lots of grief’. Here’s how we can help
Grandparents grieve for their child and their stillborn grandchild, a grief we need to acknowledge.
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Working towards wellbeing
Creating pathways to employment and wellbeing for refugee women.
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Poor housing leaves its mark on our mental health for years to come
The damaging effects of housing disadvantage on people’s mental health can persist even years after their housing situation improves.
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Peter Dutton is whipping up fear on the medevac law, but it defies logic and compassion
The medevac law was passed to streamline the process for emergency medical evacuation of refugees from Manus Island and Nauru.
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Why are green urban spaces good for us?
Investigating how biodiverse green urban spaces benefit cities and societies.
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Who to contact
Professor Bruce Northcote is Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research Engagement) within the Division of Research & Innovation at the University of Adelaide where he is responsible for providing leadership in achieving the University's strategic goals in relation to industry engagement and commercial partnerships.
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