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NAB Wellbeing Report: Q4 2015NAB Wellbeing Report: Q4 2015

NAB Wellbeing Report: Q4 2015

7 March 2016

In this report, we take a look at longer term wellbeing trends, focussing on those groups that have historically reported the lowest wellbeing.

NAB Wellbeing Report: Q4 2015NAB Wellbeing Report: Q4 2015
NAB Wellbeing Report: Q3 2015NAB Wellbeing Report: Q3 2015

NAB Wellbeing Report: Q3 2015

30 October 2015

Australia’s wellbeing has risen to its highest level since mid-2013, with levels of happiness, life satisfaction, life worth and anxiety all improving, the latest NAB Wellbeing Index has found.

NAB Wellbeing Report: Q3 2015NAB Wellbeing Report: Q3 2015
NAB Quarterly Australian Wellbeing Index: Q2 2015NAB Quarterly Australian Wellbeing Index: Q2 2015

NAB Quarterly Australian Wellbeing Index: Q2 2015

17 July 2015

Family relationships and safe communities critical to Aussies’ wellbeing. In an effort to better understand why Australians feel the way they do, NAB has been tracking Australia’s wellbeing (as measured by anxiety, life-satisfaction, happiness, and life-worth) since early-2013.

NAB Quarterly Australian Wellbeing Index: Q2 2015NAB Quarterly Australian Wellbeing Index: Q2 2015
NAB Australian Wellbeing Index: Q4 2016NAB Australian Wellbeing Index: Q4 2016

NAB Australian Wellbeing Index: Q4 2016

26 April 2017

Australians remain highly anxious. While having more money might solve some of our concerns, it would do little to solve some of the biggest detractors of wellbeing. But, it could help close the “wellbeing gap” between high and low income earners.

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Happiness in businessHappiness in business

Happiness in business

10 November 2014

Given the link between workplace satisfaction and productivity, and between consumption and wellbeing, creating a happy workplace should be a key focus for any business. We share some intriguing data to help businesses considering how to improve staff engagement and customer satisfaction.

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NAB Quarterly Australian Wellbeing Index – Q4 2014NAB Quarterly Australian Wellbeing Index – Q4 2014

NAB Quarterly Australian Wellbeing Index – Q4 2014

29 January 2015

The NAB Australian Wellbeing Index fell slightly to 63 points in Q4 2014 (63.8 in Q3). Wellbeing was rated lower for all questions, especially “not anxious yesterday” which fell to its lowest level since the survey started. Wellbeing rated highest in Queensland and lowest in Victoria.

NAB Quarterly Australian Wellbeing Index – Q4 2014NAB Quarterly Australian Wellbeing Index – Q4 2014
NAB Quarterly Australian Wellbeing Index – Q3 2014NAB Quarterly Australian Wellbeing Index – Q3 2014

NAB Quarterly Australian Wellbeing Index – Q3 2014

2 October 2014

The NAB Australian Wellbeing Index rose to 63.8 points in Q3 2014 (61.7 in Q2 2014). Wellbeing was rated higher for all measures, with the biggest improvements related to life satisfaction, worthwhile life and happiness.

NAB Quarterly Australian Wellbeing Index – Q3 2014NAB Quarterly Australian Wellbeing Index – Q3 2014
NAB Wellbeing Index – Q1 2014NAB Wellbeing Index – Q1 2014

NAB Wellbeing Index – Q1 2014

20 March 2014

National wellbeing improves after falling in the previous two quarters, but anxiety continues to rise with more than one-third of Australians currently “highly” anxious. The NAB Australian Wellbeing Index rose to 64.6 points in Q1 2014 (63.5 points in Q4 2013).

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NAB Wellbeing Index – Q4 2013NAB Wellbeing Index – Q4 2013

NAB Wellbeing Index – Q4 2013

10 January 2014

National wellbeing deteriorates for the second straight quarter. The NAB Australian Wellbeing Index fell to 63.5 points in Q4 (64.4 points in Q3), with all four survey questions - satisfied life, worthwhile life, happy yesterday and not anxious yesterday - rated lower.

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NAB Australian Wellbeing Survey Q3 2021NAB Australian Wellbeing Survey Q3 2021

NAB Australian Wellbeing Survey Q3 2021

16 December 2021

Australia's wellbeing levels fall sharply as lockdowns bite in several states. But financial stress has eased & fewer Australians are experiencing financial hardship.

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NAB Quarterly Australian Wellbeing Index – Q2 2014NAB Quarterly Australian Wellbeing Index – Q2 2014

NAB Quarterly Australian Wellbeing Index – Q2 2014

18 July 2014

Australian wellbeing falls to its lowest level since the survey began. Anxiety is still the biggest detractor of overall wellbeing. A “wellbeing gap” has emerged between the highest and lowest income earners.

NAB Quarterly Australian Wellbeing Index – Q2 2014NAB Quarterly Australian Wellbeing Index – Q2 2014
Investing in happy, healthy workersInvesting in happy, healthy workers

Investing in happy, healthy workers

22 February 2016

The health and wellbeing revolution is sweeping through workplaces, with forward-thinking companies making an effort to promote healthier lifestyles, more flexible working conditions and better work-life balance. We discuss some simple ways SMEs can get on board.

Investing in happy, healthy workersInvesting in happy, healthy workers
NAB Wellbeing Index & Consumer Anxiety Index – Q3 2013NAB Wellbeing Index & Consumer Anxiety Index – Q3 2013

NAB Wellbeing Index & Consumer Anxiety Index – Q3 2013

16 October 2013

The NAB Australian Wellbeing Index fell to 6.4 points in Q3, with a big increase in anxiety in WA a key contributor to lower national wellbeing. Consumer anxiety rose to 6.1 points in Q3, underpinned by rising concerns around cost of living, ability to fund retirement and health.

NAB Wellbeing Index & Consumer Anxiety Index – Q3 2013NAB Wellbeing Index & Consumer Anxiety Index – Q3 2013
NAB Australian Wellbeing Survey Q1 2022NAB Australian Wellbeing Survey Q1 2022

NAB Australian Wellbeing Survey Q1 2022

18 May 2022

Australia’s wellbeing falls, but the gap by income now at its narrowest in almost 3 years. Wellbeing diverging across the country, highest in TAS & lowest in WA. Home ownership a significant differentiator. Household financial stress up slightly but falling for low income earners & rising sharply for those on higher incomes. The share of Australians experiencing some form of financial hardship now at a survey low.

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NAB Wellbeing Index & Consumer Anxiety Index – Q2 2013NAB Wellbeing Index & Consumer Anxiety Index – Q2 2013

NAB Wellbeing Index & Consumer Anxiety Index – Q2 2013

1 July 2013

Australian wellbeing improved in the June quarter despite softening economic conditions. NAB's Australian Wellbeing Index measured 6.6 points, up from 6.2 points in the March quarter. Consumer anxiety fell in the quarter in line with moderating concerns about future spending/savings plans.

NAB Wellbeing Index & Consumer Anxiety Index – Q2 2013NAB Wellbeing Index & Consumer Anxiety Index – Q2 2013
Workplace wellbeingWorkplace wellbeing

Workplace wellbeing

23 September 2014

As a small business gets bigger it increasingly becomes a people business. Chief Happiness Officer at The Happiness Institute, Dr Timothy Sharp, explains the importance of culture in an organisation and how a person’s immediate manager becomes most vital to a sense of wellbeing.

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NAB Australian Wellbeing Survey Q4-2024NAB Australian Wellbeing Survey Q4-2024

NAB Australian Wellbeing Survey Q4-2024

23 January 2025

The NAB Wellbeing Survey provides a key pulse check on the “vibe” of our nation. Wellbeing is back to equal survey lows due to higher anxiety and lower life satisfaction in some key areas.

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