Build Beyond Bricks

To foster and preserve social inclusion and community health and wellbeing, we must…
‘In short, this requires governments to respect Indigenous peoples’ right to self-determination in efforts to improve their health.’
‘Western Sydney residents are less likely to undertake physical activity in their daily lives, decreasing overall health and wellbeing levels.’
‘On average, eight women are hospitalised every day due to assault by their spouse or partner and one woman is murdered every week by her current or former partner.’
‘This is particularly relevant to an area like Western Sydney where important cultural and socio-economic considerations can impact access.’
‘It is estimated that there were over 14,000 people experiencing homelessness across Western Sydney, representing 38 per cent of NSW’s homeless population.’
‘… where people have access to opportunities and services, they are more likely to be resilient and productive, and vulnerabilities are more likely to be reduced.’
‘…where there is a lack of transport provision and more reliance on private vehicles in outer urban areas like Western Sydney, households on lower incomes experience barriers to employment and other services and bear an increased burden of transport costs.’
‘The number of full-time jobs available for young people aged between 15-19 years has halved since 2008.’
‘The recognition that the NDIS works best for those who can advocate for themselves causes concerns regarding the fairness of the process.’
‘… one third of all Australian small businesses are owned by migrants and it is predicted that by 2050 they will contribute $1.6 trillion to Australia’s GDP.’
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