The Finnish National Social Policy Conference- hosted by the University of Tampere - is about to kick off. A wonderful pre-conference event with PhD scholars yesterday set the scene for two days of sharing research on social policy.

So excited that Children Australia has bee relaunched. And delighted to be Co-Editor-in-Chief with two fabulous colleagues: A/Prof Tim Moore & Dave Vicary

It was an incredible honour to give the keynote address at #sosiaalipolitiikanpaivat2023 - and a privilege to have the brilliant @t_ristikari comment on our The Children's Policy Centre #MORforChildren research 🙏🙏🙏@TampereUni MiaTammelin @t_ristikari ANU Crawford School of Public Policy

To the five and a half million Australians who opened their hearts to walk with us, we say thank you. We see you, we hear you and we read your messages of support which keep us on an unwavering path towards justice and peace. It's not over. We’re not going to live in silence.

Watch Terese_NCSMC Toni Wren and single mum Juanita McLaren on The Project about the need to address preventable #childpoverty caused by unpaid #childsupport payments. More info here bit.ly/childsupport_p… #APW23 #EndChildPoverty

Goodbye Finland. A wonderful visit. Thank you Eija Sevon, Maarit Alasuutari, Anna Ronka, MiaTammelin, Marit Husso and @t_ristikari for your warm collegiality and hospitality. Looking forward to our ongoing collaboration 🌷

Anti-Poverty Week Prof Sharon Bessell Terese_NCSMC Toni Wren Juanita McLaren The Project Low receipt rate of child support is a core issue across Europe too. cambridge.org/core/journals/…

What are the underlying problems with housing in Australia? In the first of our #policyforumpod episodes on housing Nicholas Frank explains what has gone wrong and what needs to change.

Fantastic discussion on whether children matter in Australian society. Wonderful to hear from Commissioner for Children and Young People (Tas) Leanne McLean and Anne Hollonds at University of Tasmania Island of Ideas.

It was such a privilege to talk with Professor Alan Morris about his incredible research on housing justice on #PolicyForumPod this week. Housing is foundational to leading a decent life. It is a fundamental human right. 👇

Fantastic launch of the ANU ⁦ANU College of Asia and the Pacific⁩ Philippines Institute this evening. Congratulations ⁦Bjoern Dressel⁩, ⁦Dr Maria Tanyag⁩, ⁦Prof Helen Sullivan⁩ and all involved

Stunning Canberra sunset ⁦ANU Crawford School of Public Policy⁩

There is pure desperation and trauma being suffered by those waiting for social housing places. On #PolicyForumPod Professor Alan Morris discusses how we can fix the crisis, and why it is vital for our economy. 🎧 bit.ly/PFP-Alan-Morris Prof Sharon Bessell @Cbr_heartdoc

On #PolicyForumPod this week Professor Nicole Gurran talks about reimagining the role of urban planning in creating sustainable and inclusive communities. 🎧 bit.ly/pfp-Nicole-Gur… Prof Sharon Bessell @Cbr_heartdoc University of Sydney AHURI Festival of Urbanism Sydney Architecture, Design and Planning

On #PolicyForumPod this week, Emeritus Professor @ProfBarbaraN the way we need to rethink housing, land use and urban policy in the context of climate emergency and extreme weather events. 🎧 bit.ly/pfp-Barbara-No… Prof Sharon Bessell @Cbr_heartdoc University of Canberra

On #PolicyForumPod this week, we discuss democracy, representation, political trust and decision making and what's happening in local communities with Professor Carolyn Hendriks. 🎧 bit.ly/pfp-Carolyn-He… Prof Sharon Bessell @Cbr_heartdoc

If you missed out on the presentation & discussion last night, here is a recording of a chat that Daryl Higgins had w/ Prof Sharon Bessell & Arnagretta Hunter for ANU Crawford School of Public Policy on #ACMS findings & what needs to be done to stop the cycle of abuse. policyforum.net/resource/uncov…

In our final #PolicyForumPod for the year we have John Falzon and Thomas Mayo reflecting on the year that was. We talk about the challenges that we have faced, the Voice to Parliament referendum, and discuss the latest industrial relations bill. Listen here:

We would like to congratulate two incredible Crawford Staff on reaching 25 years at the Australian National University. Professor Robert Breunig is one of Australia’s leading Public Policy Economists. He has published in over 50 international academic journals in economics and

Great to have the kick-off meeting hosted by ACU_ICPS for our ARC grant on Fostering attendance at school for kids in out-of-home care. Kitty te Riele Giving an overview to our partners on the project and our progress thus far. University of Tasmania Prof Sharon Bessell @DrAnnaSullivan Tom Brunzell, PhD