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News
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Coping with COVID-19: Recovery according to the experts
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Work and education key to escaping poverty and pandemic recovery
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Big jump in satisfaction with government; mental distress and financial stress declines
Australians’ satisfaction with government performance during the COVID-19 has risen to its highest level since July, according to the latest Taking the Pulse of the Nation survey.
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Childcare a challenge for poorer single parents
The HILDA Survey suggests single-parent households in Australia are abandoning formal childcare as they face greater poverty rates.
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Data Tools and Indicators
We apply cutting-edge statistical and econometric methodology to primary and secondary data sets, producing trusted tools and insights for government, education, business and community organisations.
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Household, Income and Labour Dynamics in Australia (HILDA) Survey
Our HILDA survey has provided crucial insights into Australian life for nearly two decades. The only nationally representative long-term study of households in this country, it has followed the same group of Australians since 2001.
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Conferences and Forums
The Melbourne Institute hosts of a variety of conferences, forums and a virtual colloquium throughout the year that both inform and shape Australia's social policy.
