Despite growing levels of prosperity over the last two decades, there are concerns within the community that some Australians are being left behind. This research paper investigates why people become - and remain - disadvantaged. It explores what it means to be disadvantaged, the prevalence and distribution of disadvantage in Australia, the depth and persistence of disadvantage, the factors that influence a person's risk of experiencing disadvantage, and the individual and social costs of disadvantage.
1. What is this paper about?
2. What does it mean to be disadvantaged?
3. The extent of disadvantage in Australia
4. Factors influencing life chances of experiencing disadvantage
5. The costs of disadvantage
6. Where to from here? - measurement and data issues
Appendix A. Characteristics of Australians most likely to experience disadvantage
Appendix B. Strengths and weaknesses of measures of disadvantage used in Australia.
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