Brotherhood of St Laurence

The Brotherhood of St Laurence

The Brotherhood of St Laurence undertakes research, develop and deliver services, and engage in advocacy. Their aim is to address unmet needs in innovative ways and translate their learnings from research and services into new policies, new programs and practices which can be implemented by government and others.

http://www.bsl.org.au/

Empower people to lift themselves out of poverty through greater investment in human capital

Recognise different types of disadvantage and produce suitable measures of poverty (not just income based)

Better access to energy efficiency measures for low income households, to reduce their vulnerability to price increases resulting from emissions trading scheme, increased comfort at home and the effect of damp, heatwaves, etc.

Promote growth of green collar jobs to ensure disadvantaged job seekers & long term unemployed can join green workforce

More efficient and fairer tax system to increase social equity & promote greater opportunities for all Australians

National financial inclusion strategy for people on low incomes to have effective access to financial services, opportunities to save and acquire assets, and access assistance with financial literacy to improve their understanding

Empower people to lift themselves out of poverty through greater investment in human capital

Promote growth of green collar jobs to ensure disadvantaged job seekers & long term unemployed can join green workforce

More efficient and fairer tax system to increase social equity & promote greater opportunities for all Australians

National financial inclusion strategy for people on low incomes to have effective access to financial services, opportunities to save and acquire assets, and access assistance with financial literacy to improve their understanding

Recognise different types of disadvantage and produce suitable measures of poverty (not just income based)

Better access to energy efficiency measures for low income households, to reduce their vulnerability to price increases resulting from emissions trading scheme, increased comfort at home and the effect of damp, heatwaves, etc.