ACOSS and UNSW: Understanding Poverty, Inequality and Social Disadvantage in Australia Short Course

ACOSS has partnered with UNSW Sydney to undertake a research and impact collaboration to sharpen the national focus on poverty and inequality in Australia. The partnership monitors trends in poverty and inequality over time, explores drivers, and develops solutions to sharpen the focus and stimulate action to tackle policy challenges.
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Venue: Online
Date: 29 April, 2024 - 11 June, 2024
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Organisation: University of New South Wales, in partnership with the Australian Council of Social Service

ACOSS has partnered with UNSW Sydney to undertake a research and impact collaboration to sharpen the national focus on poverty and inequality in Australia. The partnership monitors trends in poverty and inequality over time, explores drivers and develops solutions to sharpen the focus and stimulate action to tackle policy challenges.

Join this short course that advances beyond research with evidence-based policy solutions and actively lead social change.

Throughout the course, participants will explore recent scholarly research, participate in activities designed to encourage debate and discussion, and emerge with the knowledge and skills to shape policies aimed at supporting people facing social and economic disadvantage.

The course will be delivered online with a combination of live sessions and self-paced modules spread across 7 weeks, inclusive of a 1-week study break.

The online platform will be accessible one week before the start date, providing pre-learning materials for participants to prepare ahead of the first live lecture.