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91É«ÇéƬ Societal Impact Framework

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Our shared, anchoring purpose and commitment to improve life on earth.

Since 91É«ÇéƬ was established in 1949, we have been guided by our distinctive purpose: to advance public good. Today, in 2025, we reaffirm our commitment to expansive and inclusive impact.Ìý

This year, we launch our inaugural 91É«ÇéƬ Societal impact Framework which is at the core of the 91É«ÇéƬ Strategy: Progress for All. Together, these outline our roadmap for the next decade and equip us for the next 25 years as we strive for collective progress.Ìý

We developed the Framework with the ambition of amplifying the impact of our groundbreaking research, quality education, engagement with our stakeholders and community, and governance as a leading global university. We aspire to build on our outstanding foundations and improve society and the environment for current and future generations.ÌýÌý
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The Framework's Impact Focus Areas are four of the nineÌýStrategic Pillars in the 91É«ÇéƬ Strategy. These Impact Focus Areas connect some of the most pressing socioeconomic, environmental and health challenges of our time with areas where 91É«ÇéƬ is uniquely placed to have significant impact locally and globally.ÌýÌýÌý

The Impact Focus Areas are:Ìý

Accelerate the transition to a sustainable society and planet

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  1. Achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 Ìý
  2. Restore 30% of ecosystems in areas of particular importance for biodiversity to improve planetary healthÌý
  3. Reduce waste generation by 30% through prevention, recycling and reuse.

Advance economic and social prosperityÌý

  1. Reignite productivity growth in line with the national agenda
  2. Reduce at least by half the proportion of all peoples of allÌýages living in poverty
  3. Increase the proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people aged 25–64 who are employed to 62%
  4. Increase low-SES participation in tertiary education to 20.2% and reach parity by 2050.

Enable healthy lives

  1. Increase healthy lifespans of all Australians by two years, and those in underrepresented and minority populations in Australia and the region by three yearsÌýÌý
  2. Reduce by one-third premature mortality from non-communicable diseasesÌý
  3. Achieve health equity for priority populations.

Strengthen societal resilience, security and cohesion

  1. Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levelsÌý
  2. Ensure Australia’s sovereign capability by advancing expertise, new technologies, and sharing knowledgeÌý
  3. Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all; and ensure sustainable food production and resilient agricultural practices.

The Framework also acts as a guide for decision-making, expanding our networks, developing partnerships, and opening new doors to funding opportunities. It informs how we will evaluate our impact and creates a shared understanding of the breadth and depth of our impact on society.ÌýÌý

It is through our 91É«ÇéƬ Strategy: Progress for All that the ambitions of the 91É«ÇéƬ Societal Impact Framework will be realised.Ìý