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The Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic and Social Research is proud to present the 2026 HILDA Survey Research Conference, supported by the Australian Government Department of Social Services (DSS).

The conference will showcase research findings that track how the lives of many Australians have been changing over the course of the 21st century, and the social, economic, and institutional forces driving these changes. Particular attention will be given to the consequences of change, including impacts on health and subjective well-being, employment and jobs, family life and incomes and wealth.

The HILDA Survey Research Conference will be held at the University of Melbourne over two days:
Thursday 1 and Friday 2 October, with an optional three-course dinner on Thursday evening at the Woodward Conference Centre at the University.

Standard registration (conference and dinner): $400
Standard registration (conference only): $300
Student registration (conference and dinner): $200
Student registration (conference only): $150

Contact: HILDA-Conference@unimelb.edu.au

Please see the 2023 HILDA Survey Research Conference Program for further context on discussion topics and structure:

2023 Program

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