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ARTICLE · 09 MAY 2023

Putting poverty on the map in NSW

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The NCOSS project, 'Mapping Economic Disadvantage in NSW', was undertaken by NATSEM at the University of Canberra.

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The 'Mapping Economic Disadvantage in NSW' project was undertaken by the National Centre for Social and Economic Modelling (NATSEM) at the University of Canberra. It was commissioned by the New South Wales Council of Social Service (NCOSS).

  • The maps of significant economic disadvantage in NSW serve as an important tool to identify poverty clusters and facilitate better design and targeting of services and supports to the right population groups in the right locations.
  • Understanding why some people are disproportionately exposed to poverty and why it clusters in certain areas is essential for informing policy, planning, and advocacy efforts.
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