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Australians’ wellbeing has faced unprecedented challenges over the past few years. But the latest Australian Unity Wellbeing Index research shows we’re not out of the woods just yet.

The Australian Unity Wellbeing Index has consistently shown that income has a clear impact on our wellbeing. But as cost-of-living pressures continue to mount, that relationship is changing.

The latest Australian Unity Wellbeing Index research shows that cost-of-living pressures and a turbulent economy are starting to have an impact on our wellbeing.

Our wellbeing is usually very resilient—but the latest research from the Australian Unity Wellbeing Index shows drops across a number of measures. So what does this tell us?

In 2021, young Australians reported lower satisfaction with their wellbeing than their older counterparts.

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

The latest Australian Unity Wellbeing Index has found that the pandemic had a surprisingly positive impact on some of our most marginalised groups.

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