New perspectives on OUR most persistent challenges

We are a unique team of economists, public policy and development experts committed to partnering with organisations to reduce disadvantage and inequity in our community and region.

Our latest REPORT

Inclusion is the Future: Opportunities for Enhanced Bilateral Trade and Investment between Indonesia and Australia in Medical Devices and Assistive Technology

Equity Economics worked with IA-CEPA ECP Katalis (Katalis) to produce this market insight to understand the scale of the untapped medical devices and assistive technology market opportunity and lay the foundations for further growth in bilateral trade and investment between Indonesia and Australia. 

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What we do

We specialise in economic and social policy designed to achieve more inclusive growth in Australia and our region.

We combine economic analysis with unique policy making experience, working with clients to contribute to a more inclusive, equitable society. Our work addresses the persistent challenges of economic and social disadvantage, through new and innovative solutions, designed through more inclusive analysis and policy development. We work in collaboration with our clients, and are in for the long-haul.

Our work

 Our work helps deliver better policy and better outcomes for people. We focus on the most vulnerable in our communities and region. We work on policy in Australia and our region. 

Families and children

Parenting matters, a lot. We’ve worked across government and non-government organisations to help develop effective early childhood and family support policies, which benefit not only children, but the family and community at large. 

We also work to advocate for investing up front in the education, health and wellbeing of children and young people, demonstrating it pays dividends for broader social and economic development across the globe. 

Economic growth and employment

Covid-19 has placed unprecedented pressure on our economy. As economic recovery efforts continue in Australia and internationally, we’re focused on policies that help generate employment and opportunity for everyone, but especially women and those experiencing intersecting vulnerabilities. Delivering pragmatic, practical policy solutions that support more inclusive economic growth and development is central to our work.

Closing
the gap

We strongly support the work of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander led organisations and their partners in closing the gap and pursuing strengths-based approaches to addressing inequality, valuing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledge and ways of being. We work in partnership with organisations to provide economic analysis and policy reform options with the aim of improving life outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people across the country. 

Gender equality & women’s empowerment

We are passionate champions of women. Our work helps shape economic opportunities for women and helps enable gender equality to be an engine for economic growth and social development. Gender and distributional analysis is central to all that we do. We promote women’s leadership, including in our own fields of economics, social policy and international development.  

 

inclusive health, disability & care system

Australia has one of the world's leading healthcare systems and has taken big steps forward in the provision of disability and social support services over the last decade. We help shape policy to drive improvements to the quality and delivery of care, working to improve access for all Australians, maintain affordability and ensure sustainability. We also help support countries throughout our region improve their standard of healthcare and social services. Better health and wellbeing outcomes are essential to creating better social and economic outcomes.

Social and
affordable housing

Housing affordability and security is a persistent and growing challenge in Australia. Many Australian cities, regional centers and remote communities face a significant shortfall in affordable and social housing, with long waitlists contributing to rising homelessness. We’ve helped demonstrate the impact of investing in social housing and developed roadmaps to accelerate progress, helping to keep people safe, and promote economic prosperity. 

Sustainable development in our region

Australia has a responsibility to work in partnership with our region, to improve social development, economic integration and shared prosperity. We are equipped to work with government, the private sector and non-government organisations who champion innovative, sustainable development globally. 

Rising
disadvantage

Inequality is changing and rising across Australia and across the globe. This is leading to widespread disadvantage, through unemployment, social isolation, rising debt, housing stress and other factors. We work with our clients to develop policies that can ease disadvantage and promote both social and economic equity in Australia and throughout our region. 

Our blueprint

Here’s what you can expect when you work with us.

  • Experts in policy

    We combine technical skills in economic analysis and social research with policy expertise, and the ability to communicate.

  • Fresh Perspectives

    We deliver new and practical solutions to address persistent social and economic disadvantage and create opportunities for all Australians.

  • Commitment to your cause

    We listen, are humble and in for the long haul.

  • Partnership for progress

    We work collaboratively and build the capability of clients and partners and keep learning ourselves.

  • Passion for equality

    We are committed to a more inclusive, equitable society.

 Trusted by clients across a range of sectors

“The team at Equity Economics combine their expertise in the economic sphere with development, social change, public policy and furthermore they pay deliberate considerations to gender equality in each of these fields. In my experience, Equity Economics also worked alongside local partners as part of our sector’s combined commitment to ensuring the local knowledge and lived experiences of Papua New Guineans are at the heart of the work. The Equity Economics team are passionately invested to the outcomes of the projects they have worked on and demonstrate a genuine desire to contribute to sustainable, meaningful and tangible change in the region. I would highly recommend them.”
— ABT ASSOCIATES
“The Equity team brought exceptional policy experience, understanding and knowledge to the development of a new National Digital Health Strategy (Strategy). They worked collaboratively with the Agency team to respond to engagement insights and ensure the draft Strategy is in line with Australians expectations of digital health now and into the future. Equity also worked with the Agency to rapidly support discussions with our governance committees, presenting and testing draft Strategy concepts and building consensus on future digital health solutions. Equity met all agreed timeframes and exceeded quality expectations.”
— Australian Digital Health Agency

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