by Sarah Harvey | Jul 22, 2020 | COVID-19, Data Journalism, Health, News
Young Australians forced out of work by COVID-19 face the prospect of long-term unemployment as the pandemic halts economic growth. The latest figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) show youth unemployment (15-24 years) surged from 11.5 per cent in...
by Katie Kells | May 6, 2020 | News, TheStayHomer
The Reserve Bank of Australia has forecast a number of scenarios for Australia’s economy over the next few months, and high unemployment is expected to continue. While the outlook depends largely on how and when COVID-19 restrictions are lifted, data suggests...
by Annabel Lane | Jun 18, 2019 | News
New figures show the Southern Highlands is ranked second of the top 20 youth unemployment regions in Australia, causing concern to the area’s young people who can’t find work. In a recent report conducted by the Brotherhood of St Laurence, the Southern...
by Kyla-Rose Booth | Mar 28, 2018 | Arts/Lifestyle/Culture, News
High unemployment in the Illawarra has seen a wave of entrepreneurs start businesses that create jobs for themselves and others. Maryanne Harris has taken the start-up route by creating an app, TappOn, that connects people living with a disability to the most...
by Meg Powell | Mar 17, 2016 | News
Social housing is at crisis point for the Illawarra region, with some people waiting up top 10 years to secure housing, according to a new report. A guide released by the Family and Community Services shows how long applicants will be waiting and the results are...
