Research and advocacy
Another way that Anglicare seeks to love people is through ongoing research and wise advocacy.
We listen to our clients in order to learn, then amplify what they have to say. This allows their stories to be heard by media, as well as our State and Federal Governments.
Rental Affordability Snapshot 2026
Each year, the Anglicare network conducts the Rental Affordability Snapshot to shed light on the challenges low-income households experience in the private rental market. The latest 2026 Snapshot shows that only 0.1% of rental properties in Greater Sydney and the Illawarra are affordable for those relying on Government payments.
NSW Essential Workers Rental Affordability Snapshot 2025
The Essential Workers Snapshot report outlines the rental affordability situation for essential workers based on RAS data for NSW. The 2025 report showed that single-person households in sixteen key worker occupations could only afford between 1% and 3% of advertised rental properties in NSW.
Hungry or Homeless
Australia is in the midst of a cost-of-living crisis. This report is based on research collected from 27 Anglicare Food and Financial clients. It calls for the Australian Government to respond to the crisis with four urgent actions.
The Social Policy and Research Unit conducts research to:
In addition to conducting its Anglicare’s research projects, the Social Policy and Research Unit also partners with the National Church Life Survey, Diocese of Sydney, Anglicare Australia and university researchers on various projects. Its other responsibilities include:
- preparing submissions for government inquiries
- arguing for systemic change where needed
- measuring impact and program evaluation to ensure the continuing provision of high-quality services that make a real difference
- analysing Census and other data
- mission research to support the Anglican Diocese of Sydney leadership team in loving community outreach
- applications for grant funding
- demographic mapping.
Research, reports and findings
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Inspired by the gospel of reconciliation in Jesus Christ, Anglicare's vision for reconciliation is a nation in which Australia's First Peoples are restored in dignity, respect, empowerment and opportunity.