Megan Lang
In recognition of International Day of the Girl, Good Shepherd Australia New Zealand and RMIT University hosted the second annual Walk with Her event on 15 October. Through a panel discussion, shared conversation and a 3.5 km walk through Melbourne, Victoria, the event explored how education, financial capability, digital literacy, technology and leadership can contribute to brighter and more financially secure futures for girls and young women.
Read MoreA landmark new research report launched last week, led by Honorary Professor Roslyn Russell, has found Australia needs a more coordinated and integrated national approach to financial wellbeing. The Good Shepherd Institute were fortunate to attend the launch and have already seen the report's insights inform our evaluation of a disaster recovery program submitted to the Queensland Government, demonstrating its immediate relevance to policy and practice. This post by co-author Dr Jozica Kutin highlights the need for systems to work together especially given the overlap with climate change, technology and health. This post was originally published by Ecstra Foundation, who funded the research, and is republished here with permission.
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