Our research is a crucial way of listening to our community clients and hearing what they have to say. This research also provides a sound basis for our public advocacy on their behalf so their voices can be heard by the media as well as State and Federal Government.
The Social Policy and Research Unit also partners in research with the National Church Life Survey, Diocese of Sydney; Anglicare Australia; and university researchers.
Anglicare Sydney’s 2023 Rental Affordability Snapshot (RAS) reveals that only 0.4% of rental properties in Greater Sydney and the Illawarra are affordable for people living on government benefits. Rental stress and insecure housing continue to be widespread among people on low incomes. The RAS is conducted annually by the Anglicare network of agencies to highlight the lived experience of people on a low income in the private rental market.
A breakdown of results into regions for Anglicare Sydney’s Rental Affordability Snapshot (RAS) is provided here.
Housing is recognised as an international human right. Anglicare has long been concerned about the numbers of people presenting to our financial hardship programs who are experiencing accommodation issues, are housing insecure or, in some cases, homeless. This report examines the experiences of housing insecurity and homelessness among vulnerable older people over the age of 55 years (particularly women). It explores the impact of housing on a range of life domains, including physical health, mental health, wellbeing, social participation and inclusion. It also outlines policy options needed to address housing issues among this cohort.
This report uses Food and Financial Assistance service data to explore the levels of demand for financial hardship support required by a growing number of people over 2020 and 2021 during COVID-19. It demonstrates that more people have been coming more often seeking more support. While food is their highest priority, people are also seeking assistance for a range of other reasons, many of which are interrelated and complex. This in turn has required a service model which is responsive and integrates wrap-around supports.
Anglicare Sydney’s 2022 Rental Affordability Snapshot (RAS) reveals that only one per cent of rental properties in Greater Sydney and the Illawarra are affordable for people living on government benefits. Rental stress and insecure housing continue to be widespread among people on low incomes, both in metropolitan and regional areas. The RAS is conducted annually by the Anglicare network of agencies to highlight the lived experience of people on a low income in the private rental market.
A breakdown of results into regions for Anglicare Sydney’s Rental Affordability Snapshot (RAS) is provided here.
Anglicare Sydney has launched a research report highlighting the impact of COVID-19 on people experiencing financial disadvantage, mental health issues and social isolation. Key highlights include the increasing demand on our services as government supports are withdrawn, the rise in the number of people needing support in the private rental market and the financial impact on younger people aged 18-34 years. Additionally, our clients have reported increasing levels of stress and anxiety as a result of the pandemic along with social isolation as some vulnerable people have become more and more disconnected from family and friends.
Anglicare Sydney’s 2021 Rental Affordability Snapshot (RAS) reveals that only one per cent of rental properties in Greater Sydney and the Illawarra are affordable for people living on government benefits. Rental stress and insecure housing continue to be widespread among people on low incomes, as Australia emerges from the coronavirus pandemic. The RAS is conducted annually by the Anglicare network of agencies to highlight the lived experience of people on a low income in the private rental market.
A breakdown of results into regions for Anglicare Sydney’s Rental Affordability Snapshot (RAS) is provided here.
Anglicare Sydney’s 2020 Rental Affordability Snapshot (RAS) reveals that less than one per cent of rental properties in Greater Sydney and the Illawarra are affordable for people on low incomes. However, the coronavirus supplement substantially increases the number of affordable rental properties for these households. The RAS is conducted annually by the Anglicare network of agencies to highlight the lived experience of people on a low income looking for housing, and suggests policy changes.
A breakdown of results into regions for Anglicare Sydney’s Rental Affordability Snapshot (RAS) is provided here.
This research report provides evidence on the impact that a service model built on case management and integration of services has had for families experiencing deep and persistent disadvantage, in terms of building resilience, confidence in parenting, financial behaviour, and dealing with other aspects of psychological wellness (such as anxiety and stress). The report also highlights the importance of a multi-faceted policy approach in breaking an intergenerational cycle of poverty.
The Rental Affordability Snapshot (RAS) is a national project conducted annually by the Anglicare Australia network of agencies to highlight the lived experience of looking for housing whilst on a low income. An audit of rental properties determines the extent to which a person on a low income is able to find housing that is both affordable and appropriate for their needs.
The Rental Affordability Snapshot (RAS) is a national project conducted annually by the Anglicare Australia network of agencies to highlight the lived experience of looking for housing whilst on a low income. An audit of rental properties determines the extent to which a person on a low income is able to find housing that is both affordable and appropriate for their needs.
Social isolation occurs when people become increasingly disconnected from important social networks. Living alone and experiencing significant disadvantage heightens the experience of social isolation, which can lead to adverse health and wellbeing outcomes. This latest study from Anglicare Sydney explores this relationship using data from the National Census and from people who access our Food and Financial Assistance service. What emerges is a compelling picture of going it alone while experiencing significant financial hardship, and the challenges this creates in being part of thriving social networks and communities.
The Rental Affordability Snapshot (RAS) is a national project conducted annually by the Anglicare Australia network of agencies to highlight the lived experience of looking for housing whilst on a low income. An audit of rental properties determines the extent to which a person on a low income is able to find housing that is both affordable and appropriate for their needs.
The Rental Affordability Snapshot (RAS) is a national project conducted annually by the Anglicare Australia network of agencies to highlight the lived experience of looking for housing whilst on a low income. An audit of rental properties determines the extent to which a person on a low income is able to find housing that is both affordable and appropriate for their needs.
The Rental Affordability Snapshot (RAS) is a national project conducted annually by the Anglicare Australia network of agencies to highlight the lived experience of looking for housing whilst on a low income. An audit of rental properties determines the extent to which a person on a low income is able to find housing that is both affordable and appropriate for their needs.
This report raises concerns about unmet needs of carers under the NDIS.
The Rental Affordability Snapshot (RAS) is a national project conducted annually by the Anglicare Australia network of agencies to highlight the lived experience of looking for housing whilst on a low income. An audit of rental properties determines the extent to which a person on a low income is able to find housing that is both affordable and appropriate for their needs.
The Rental Affordability Snapshot (RAS) is a national project conducted annually by the Anglicare Australia network of agencies to highlight the lived experience of looking for housing whilst on a low income. An audit of rental properties determines the extent to which a person on a low income is able to find housing that is both affordable and appropriate for their needs.
As agencies at the forefront of social and affordable housing and service provision to those at risk of homelessness, we are of the view that sustainable and affordable housing is essential for those who live on the margins and experience multiple forms of disadvantage and deprivation. Appropriate, secure and affordable housing is foundational for the well-being of individuals, families and communities.
Many ageing parent carers, aged over 60 years caring for a son or daughter with a disability, are looking after their loved one without a transition plan and with little support, according to a new research study released by Anglicare Sydney.
The study also highlighted that:
• There were significant positive changes in carers’ wellbeing while they were in the program
• Most people with a disability wish to stay in the family home as they age
• Parents and care recipients need to be at the centre of a network of support
• Regular planned respite periods assisted carers to sustain their caring role long-term
A focus of this report is the intergenerational transmission of disadvantage. In households experiencing deep and persistent disadvantage, it is the childhood experiences and barriers that can effectively close doors on future life prospects. Based on data collected from many thousands of Australians who have attended Anglicare Sydney’s emergency relief centres, this report recommends responses by Federal and State Governments and by Non-Government Organisations to better address profound disadvantage in our community.
The Rental Affordability Snapshot (RAS) is a national project conducted annually by the Anglicare Australia network of agencies to highlight the lived experience of looking for housing whilst on a low income. An audit of rental properties determines the extent to which a person on a low income is able to find housing that is both affordable and appropriate for their needs.
More than 100,000 children have an intellectual disability in Australia. Some young people with a profound or severe intellectual disability also have challenging behaviours – a mix which can have a significant impact on the whole family. This report documents the experience of 15 such families through a series of in-depth interviews and recommends action to safeguard the interests of such families in the midst of a changing disability services landscape.
Lived poverty is the embodiment of hard choices. Households living on the margins experience significant levels of deprivation as they choose between having sufficient food to feed their families, securing stable and affordable accommodation and paying utility and medical bills. The experience can be one of isolation and social disconnection from family and friends, and a significant struggle to protect their children from the worst effects of such poverty.
Food security requires access to readily available, safe and nutritious food. It has become increasingly evident, to workers providing Emergency Relief (ER) across Anglicare agencies nationally, that some low income households are struggling to access sufficient and appropriate food. Of greatest concern are the children of these households and the impact that food insecurity is having on their current life chances and future well being. This report examines the plight of vulnerable Australians and their ongoing experience of food insecurity.
This report examines the impacts housing insecurity from the viewpoints of young single mothers and single women aged over 50 years who access emergency relief services, and parent carers aged over 65 years who access Anglicare support programs. The differing experiences of each group highlight the need for differentiated responses from Government to issues of housing insecurity in our community.
Refugees are among the most socially excluded groups in Australia. They have been subjected to persecution, trauma or torture in their home country and have arrived in Australia with few or no possessions. Refugees face multiple barriers in accessing the means to re-settle in Australia. Difficulty in accessing affordable and decent housing is a particular challenge for recently arrived refugees. This report documents the plight of refugees making their way in a difficult housing market.
There are many people in our community who face multiple deprivation and experience social exclusion. This report uses longitudinal demographic data (July 2007 to February 2009) from seven ANGLICARE Emergency Relief centres to describe the different facets of deprivation that clients experience. It gives voice to clients by presenting qualitative results from a series of focus groups in which they shared what it was like to use emergency relief services.