When we don’t feel safe our sense of overall wellbeing is affected from our health to our relationships. Sometimes it’s as significant as feeling safe again after a traumatic event or simply making sure that as we get older we feel confident our needs are being met.
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From financial safety to psychological security, we explore how our sense of safety can impact on our wellbeing.
Continue readingThe average Australian has a score of about 75. How does your wellbeing compare, and what can you do to improve?
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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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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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Retirement generally means more time, freedom, holidays—and happiness. But to stay happy, older Aussies need to take a closer look at their safety.
Read more—Suzanne Leckie, Country Fire Authority (CFA), on how safety impacts wellbeing
In 2021, young Australians reported lower satisfaction with their wellbeing than their older counterparts.
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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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The latest Australian Unity Wellbeing Index has found that the pandemic had a surprisingly positive impact on some of our most marginalised groups.
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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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Whether you’re just getting away for the weekend or heading overseas on the trip of a lifetime, travel has huge benefits for your wellbeing.
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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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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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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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