Common Cause Research Released
Submitted by Geoff, 14 Sep 2011
United Way Sydney recently commissioned a research report with the Centre for Social Impact, called the Common Cause Report. It identified the
areas of key social need – Education, Income and Health – across the most disadvantaged geographical areas.
Troublingly, the research showed that all 3 areas are linked – should you fall down in one, chances are you’ll suffer in the others as well…
• People with higher levels of education get more interesting, safer and better paid jobs, and are, on the whole, healthier.
• People with good health often have less difficulty finding and keeping a job or maintaining an education – so are less likely to be poor and in need of services.
• A reliable and adequate income enables better access to health, education, housing and other services. • Suitable and adequate housing can provide a sense of security and a means to receive services, seek employment and maintain a social life.
You can download the full report here or just a summary here.
For more information visit www.comoncause.com.au