100 Families WA is a collective action research project to address entrenched disadvantage, as experienced by families living in Western Australia (WA).

The 100 Families WA project utilises a unique combination of longitudinal quantitative data, fortnightly qualitative interviews with family members, and linked administrative data together with active engagement of those with lived experience in the design of the study to develop a comprehensive picture of entrenched disadvantage in Perth.

The 100 Families WA baseline report was released on 4 September 2019 and forms part of a wider study to understand entrenched disadvantage and social exclusion in Perth. The baseline study involves 400 families, while in-depth interviews with 100 families will continue until 2022.

The 100 Families WA project team is made up of a number of partner organisations. From The University of Western Australia the partners are the Centre for Social Impact UWA, the School of Population and Global Health and the Social Policy, Practice and Research Consortium. The not-for-profit service partners are Anglicare, Centrecare, Jacaranda Community Centre, Mercycare, Ruah Community Services, Uniting Care West, Wanslea, and WACOSS.

100 Families WA Website