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Melek Cigdem-Bayram
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Economic Analyst and Advisor, jss.org.au
Melbourne
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By Melek Cigdem-Bayram, Gavin Wood, Miranda Stewart, Stephen Whelan| The Conversation Verified There are growing concerns about wealth inequality in Australia and what it means for people’s ability to get ahead. For many, home ownership has become a pipe dream. Huge numbers of Australians now feel the cards are increasingly stacked against them. Our recent working paper examined changes in absolute and relative wealth held by Australians, using data from the Household, Income and Labour Dynamics in Australia (HILDA) Survey.
By Deb Batterham, Margaret Reynolds, Melek Cigdem-Bayram| Analysis & Policy Observatory (APO)@ Description Homelessness has grown in the suburbs of Australian capital cities, with more than 60 per cent of those experiencing homelessness at the 2021 Census found in Australia’s capital cities (up from around 48 per cent in 2001). Homelessness has increased especially in areas with greater shortages of affordable private rental housing (relative to demand from low income households).
By Melek Cigdem-Bayram, Gavin Wood, Miranda Stewart, Stephen Whelan| The Conversation Verified There are growing concerns about wealth inequality in Australia and what it means for people’s ability to get ahead. For many, home ownership has become a pipe dream. Huge numbers of Australians now feel the cards are increasingly stacked against them. Our recent working paper examined changes in absolute and relative wealth held by Australians, using data from the Household, Income and Labour Dynamics in Australia (HILDA) Survey.
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jss.org.au
Jesuit Social Services is a social change organization in Australia, established in 1977 as part of the Society of Jesus tradition. It aims to build a just society by addressing systemic disadvantage through direct services, advocacy, and community engagement. The organization operates nationally, with a presence in Victoria, New South Wales, and the Northern Territory. The organization offers a range of programs focused on justice and reconciliation, mental health support, gender justice, and community-building for migrants and First Nations peoples. It assists formerly incarcerated individuals with reintegration, provides tailored mental health services, and promotes respectful relationships among men and boys. Jesuit Social Services also integrates environmental care into its initiatives, emphasizing the connection between ecological health and community well-being. With over 20 programs, it supports more than 5,000 people annually, advocating for policy reforms to address Australia’s most pressing social issues.
Melbourne, Australia
Founded: 2008