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Life Course Centre
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Our multi-discipline researchers investigate deep & persistent disadvantage to improve life course outcomes for Australian children and families.

Australian Research Council Centre for Children and Families over the Life Course - lifecoursecentre.org.au
Life Course Centre research, which explored the variation in access to social services across Australian capital cities, was included in @aihw.bsky.social recently released biennial report on the welfare of Australians.

Find out more now - www.aihw.gov.au/reports/aust...
October 27, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Our Life Course Centre Data for Policy workshop is underway in Canberra.

Over the two-day event, more than 80 participants from NGOs, government, research, and other stakeholder organisations will hear from leading speakers and explore practical case studies.
October 21, 2025 at 5:02 AM
It’s #AntiPovertyWeek (12–18 Oct) — a reminder that we can all play a part in ending poverty in Australia. This year’s focus: End Child Poverty, Raise the Rate, & Everybody’s Home.
Find out how you can get involved & help make change: antipovertyweek.org.au

#EndPoverty #RaiseTheRate #EverybodysHome
October 13, 2025 at 10:53 PM
📄We've had a busy few weeks with the publication of several new working papers. These papers offer a range of insights, & reflect the depth & diversity of our ongoing research. Check out our latest releases & all the papers in our Working Paper Series 👉 lifecoursecentre.org.au/research/wor...
October 2, 2025 at 11:58 PM
As we mark Homelessness Week, we're reminded that safe & affordable housing is important for addressing disadvantage. Our Sustaining Tenancies report explores the impact of Micah Projects' programs that help people at risk of losing their tenancy to stay housed.
📘 Read report - bit.ly/4ma49iO
August 8, 2025 at 12:20 AM
What an incredible 2 days last week! Our International Life Course Conference brought together 200 delegates committed to investigating ways to address entrenched disadvantage. Thanks to everyone who travelled, contributed & engaged so generously. We look forward to continuing this work together.
July 29, 2025 at 3:03 AM
Less than 2 days to go! We’ll soon welcome more than 200 delegates to Brisbane for the International Life Course Conference. Bringing together experts, researchers, government & community stakeholders to explore strategies for addressing entrenched disadvantage in Australia.
July 22, 2025 at 5:44 AM
📣Thrilled to share 2 researchers in our Centre community have been awarded ARC funding! A/Prof Sally Staton received a Mid-Career Industry Fellowship & Dr @Rose-Marie Stambe was awarded an Early-Career Industry Fellowship. 👏Congrats on your work creating brighter futures for children & young people.
July 16, 2025 at 12:46 AM
👋Hello!!! We’re excited to be joining @bsky.app! We’re an ARC Centre of Excellence & we'll be sharing our research, centre activities, & stories about our work investigating deep & persistent disadvantage in Australia. Follow if you want us in your feed. 👍
#FirstPost #BlueSky #LifeCourseCentre
July 14, 2025 at 2:34 AM