News: Societal wellbeing
The many faces of social housing in Australia
Social housing has been home to many Australians over its 80+ year history.
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How to flatten the curve of coronavirus, a mathematician explains
People travelling into Australia will now have to self-isolate for 14 days – one of a range of measures announced at the weekend by Prime Minister Scott Morrison, with the aim of slowing the spread of the coronavirus and easing the stress on hospital beds.
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Newstart debate must focus on people, not politics
Economics 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.
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.
Why are green urban spaces good for us?
Investigating how biodiverse green urban spaces benefit cities and societies.
