Wellbeing
How can Australia prioritise wellbeing and early intervention – including in education and care – to address social and economic challenges?
3 April 2025
A well-designed, universal school meals program at the state level could help give children the nutrition they need to thrive in their education.
Katherine Kent
Liesel Spencer
Miriam Williams
By measuring outcomes beyond immediate upfront costs, governments can develop a more holistic understanding of the downstream effects of their decisions. Here’s where to start.
Cressida Gaukroger
Recent changes to Australia’s Paid Parental Leave scheme are a positive development. However, government can do more to value care work as a social good, including by encouraging fathers to take paternity leave and integrating parental leave with childcare and education policies.
Sarah Duffy & Emilee Gilbert
Some governments are starting to develop better frameworks to understand the benefits of investing in long-term wellbeing and prevention. Here’s where to start.
Hannah Lobb
