Harnessing data-driven insights to advance economic wellbeing, overcome barriers and forge a more equitable Australia for all.
Our research prioritises historically underserved groups, whose experiences are often missing from mainstream economic analysis.
Underpinned by rigorous data analysis, our goal is to create a more equitable and prosperous Australian society through fair employment, education and skill development programs.
We work with policymakers, industry and community stakeholders to turn findings into policies that increase economic self-sufficiency and upward mobility.
Featured projects
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Priority Populations
Priority populations are often absent from or inadequately captured in mainstream economic analysis, leaving critical evidence gaps about the barriers they face and the policies that could help.
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Melbourne Institute AI Group
We are building powerful and reliable AI-powered solutions for academics, industry, and the public sector. Our team brings together researchers with strong expertise in artificial intelligence, data science, and applied economics.
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Breaking Down Barriers
The Breaking Down Barriers project seeks to inform policy and practice to break cycles of poverty and disadvantage in Australia. In partnership with the Paul Ramsay Foundation, the project addresses the need for accessing better data that will allow an increased understanding of socio-economic disadvantage.
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Historical Frontier Violence: Drivers, legacy and the role of truth-telling
Building broader understanding among all Australians about the injustices that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have experienced in the past, their legacy today and the need for truth-telling as part of reconciliation.
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Taking the Pulse of the Nation
Taking the Pulse of the Nation (TTPN) surveys the Australian population to capture their sentiments and behaviours related to current economic and social issues.
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Melbourne Institute Data Lab
A secure, purpose-built data enclave that enables virtual access to micro-level data for curation, analysis, and visualisation
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Indigenous Economic Power Project
Working with the Dilin Duwa Centre for Indigenous Business Leadership, this project will build a longitudinal dataset of the Indigenous business sector to maximise its contribution to the Australian economy.
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Financial Wellbeing Scales
The Financial Wellbeing Scales are a free tool for measuring individual financial wellbeing in Australia and New Zealand.
We strive to make a difference through research that identifies drivers of wellbeing and quantifies the effectiveness of programs in empowering people to lift themselves up.