Executive Director, Brotherhood of St. Laurence
Falling out of work shouldn’t mean falling into poverty
Let’s fix the income support safety net
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The most comprehensive study to date has investigated the impact of the Home Interaction Program for Parents and Youngsters (HIPPY) on the Australian children and parents who take part.
Read reportBy enlisting and supporting parents as tutors, the Home Interaction Program for Parents and Youngsters (HIPPY) creates a transitional labour market that helps these parents develop their goals and improve their job opportunities.
Read reportWhat insights about income support can be gained from daily, event-based data about recipients of Newstart Allowance from 2001 to 2016?
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