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BSL provides authoritative comment, information and data analysis on leading social issues in Australia.

Our campaign enewsletter presenting data analysis and human stories of young jobseekers.

The Hope Prize is BSL’s national short story competition, encouraging writers to explore resilience in the face of adversity.

The Sambell Oration has been delivered each year since 1981. Named after former BSL executive director, Geoffrey Sambell, the event reflects his concern for social justice.