National Statement on Social Inclusion

The Australian Social Inclusion Board has released its Compendium of Social Inclusion Indicators.

The Social Inclusion Board is an independent body established to provide advice to the Australian Government on was ways to achieve better outcomes for the most disadvantaged in our community. To be socially included, Australians must have access to work, social support through family and friends and high-quality basic services like health and education. This enables people to deal successfully with adverse life events like bereavement or loss of a job and be able to make their voice count as citizens and community members. This report sets out Australian data on a range of key indicators of disadvantage, including access to work and services, social supports, how well local neighbourhoods are faring and health.