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What is Real Wellbeing?

Australia’s electorate-based divide: How wellbeing varies across the country

This year’s Australian Unity Wellbeing Index mapped wellbeing across electorates, showing surprising geographic divides across the country.

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Is wellbeing just for the wealthy?

The Australian Unity Wellbeing Index found “average Australians” are now reporting lower levels of wellbeing. We spoke to the experts to find out why.

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Our changing attitudes to life in Australia

Is Australia still the land of the “fair go”? The latest Australian Unity Wellbeing Index results show Australians are increasingly dissatisfied with our nation.

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How the pandemic affected our health

In 2021, Australians’ satisfaction with their health fell for the first time in the Australian Unity Wellbeing Index’s 20-year history.

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How illness affects our wellbeing

The relationship between physical or mental ill health and wellbeing isn’t as clear-cut as you might think. Here’s why.

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Wellbeing and the surprising effects of the pandemic

While our collective wellbeing is quite high, notable differences in people’s individual wellbeing is based on circumstances and life experience.

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Is wellbeing the metric of the future?

Research shows us just how important wellbeing is as a personal and societal metric, but how do we measure it? And why does it matter?

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Why safety matters for retirees

Retirement generally means more time, freedom, holidays—and happiness. But to stay happy, older Aussies need to take a closer look at their safety. 

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The golden triangle of happiness

Want to know the secret to real happiness? Research suggests it’s all about three key areas in our lives. So what are they and how do we get the most out of them?

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My wellbeing diary: a first-time mum-to-be

We speak to a first-time mum as she navigates the last few weeks of her pregnancy.

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My wellbeing diary: a week in the life of a semi-retired business owner

We speak to a semi-retired business owner living in country Victoria to discover what Real Wellbeing means to him.

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