Our partnership with ACOSS has been extended for another two years, through to mid-2027.
UNSW Sydney’s Poverty and Inequality Partnership with the Australian Council of Social Service (ACOSS) aims to elevate public understanding of poverty and inequality trends and influence meaningful policy reform. It is considered a national benchmark for research-informed advocacy.
Vice-President of Societal Impact, Equity and Engagement, Professor Verity Firth, announced the extension of the Poverty and Inequality Partnership, highlighting the University’s commitment to driving positive change.
“We are proud to continue our work with ACOSS, Australia’s leading voice for people experiencing poverty. Together we will continue to deliver rigorous, policy-shaping research that empowers communities, informs decision-makers and drives meaningful progress toward a fairer Australia for all.”
Since the partnership’s inception in 2016, UNSW and ACOSS have produced more than 26 reports that have shaped public discourse and policy – including contributing to the federal government’s decision to increase unemployment payments for the first time in nearly three decades.
More than 3.3 million Australians live below the poverty line, and Australia has the 15th highest poverty rate out of the 34 wealthiest countries in the OECD.
UNSW’s ongoing collaboration with ACOSS aligns with our mission to foster a fairer, more equitable Australia. Under Pillar 7 of the UNSW Strategy: Progress for All, UNSW has outlined an aim to reduce the number of people living in poverty by at least half.
Read more about the Poverty and Inequality Partnership.
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