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The seven domains of Real Wellbeing
In the age of hundreds of followers and ‘friends’ on social media, it’s truly quality over quantity when it comes to relationships. Having strong relationships that are built on mutual trust and respect is critical for Real Wellbeing and often helps improve other areas of our wellbeing such as mental health and community connectedness.
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The average Australian has a score of about 75. How does your wellbeing compare, and what can you do to improve?
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Australians recorded small increases in personal and national wellbeing for 2025 despite ongoing challenges, pointing to the power of homeostasis and resilience.
Read moreBalancing life’s priorities is an ongoing struggle. But is there a formula that can help you achieve Real Wellbeing?
Read moreThis year’s Australian Unity Wellbeing Index mapped wellbeing across electorates, showing surprising geographic divides across the country.
Read more—Kevin, Australian Unity Member on how relationships impact wellbeing
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Australian Unity Wellbeing Index research revealed that people under 35 feel lonelier than ever. Our experts unpack the results.
Read moreThe 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.
Read moreAustralians’ 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.
Read moreThe 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.
Read moreOur 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?
Read moreThe latest Australian Unity Wellbeing Index has found that the pandemic had a surprisingly positive impact on some of our most marginalised groups.
Read moreIn 2021, Australians’ satisfaction with their health fell for the first time in the Australian Unity Wellbeing Index’s 20-year history.
Read moreThe 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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