The HRF Centre produces series and one-off publications each year. Current editions can be downloaded and back copies are available on request.
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The Centre has monitored the Hunter Region economy continuously since 1980, collecting data from households and businesses using our quarterly Hunter Pulse survey.
Key findings are published quarterly as Hunter Region Economic Indicators, and released at our economic breakfast function held in Newcastle.
Back copies of the publication are available on request.
Read more about the HRF Centre's economic indicators research program
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The Centre expanded its economic indicators program in 2002 to the Upper Hunter Region based on data collected six-monthly from households and businesses using Upper Hunter Pulse surveys.
The key findings are published six-monthly as Upper Hunter Region Economic Indicators, and released at our economic breakfast function held in Muswellbrook.
Back copies of the publication are available on request.
Read More about the HRF Centre's Upper Hunter economic indicators research
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HRF Centre has been monitoring business innovation in the Hunter as part of its regional research program since 2009. Using our Hunter Pulse business surveys we have been collecting data annually since 2009.
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Released in May 2018, the HRF Centre's special report focusses on aspect of inequality including:
- locational inequality- where you live makes a difference
- inequality and impact on wellbeing
- generational inequality - young people are more disadvantaged
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Commencing in 1996, the Hunter Research Foundation (HRF) conducted an annual Lecture Series featuring lectures from leading, well-respected Australians.
In May 2018 the HRF Centre hosted a one-off lecture by one of Australia's leading social researchers, Hugh Mackay, as part of his national book tour. In his 19th publication, Australia Reimagined, Hugh takes an unflinching look at us and offers some compelling proposals for a more compassionate and socially cohesive Australia. DOWNLOAD LECTURE TRANSCRIPT
2015 Series featured:
- Genevieve Clay-Smith, 2015 NSW Young Australian of the Year, co-founder of non-profit Bus Stop Films, entrepreneur and award-winning film-maker DOWNLOAD TRANSCRIPT
- Marcus Westbury, Founder Renew Newcastle and Renew Australia, author of Creating Cities, creator and compere of ABC television show Bespoke DOWNLOAD TRANSCRIPT
- Paul Broad, CEO Snowy Hydro, former Chairman Hunter Development Corporation DOWNLOAD TRANSCRIPT
2014 Series featured:
- Hugh Mackay, Author and social commentator
The Art of Belonging
Download Transcript
2013 series featured:
- Hugh Mackay, Author and social commentator
The Good Life: What makes a life worth living? Download transcript
- Jon Dee, Co-founder of Do Something! and Planet Ark
Complete list of past speakers and topics | Request past transcripts
Find out more - HRF annual Lecture Series
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HRF has tracked the utilisation, growth and changes in the digital economy and information technology for businesses and residents in the Hunter since 1998. The research program has evolved significantly over this time to reflect major changes in technology.
The latest findings were released in a new infographic publication.
Find out more about the research program
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HRF has tracked the utilisation, growth and changes in the digital economy and information technology for businesses and residents in the Upper Hunter since 2003. The research program has evolved significantly over this time to reflect major changes in technology.
The latest findings can be viewed in an infographic snapshot below.
Find out more about this research program in the Upper Hunter
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The Hunter workforce is rapidly changing and the future landscape is uncertain. Research conducted in 2016, and supported by Keolis Downer, shed light on the jobs of the future in the Hunter. The project tackled questions including - what are our employment growth sectors, what skills do we need and how can we foster the high-value jobs of the future?
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HRF's Wellbeing Watch research program commenced in 2006. It aims to assess quality of life in the Hunter, explain trends in how people live and provide an understanding of the influences on wellbeing and how regional wellbeing can be improved. This project is unique in regional Australia and builds upon the HRF's existing research and in particular its economic indicators.
Wellbeing Watch is based on the results from a large telephone survey of households conducted every two years. HRF researchers are also members of the Australian Community Indicators’ Network (ACIN) - a peak body of community and social researchers attempting to define national standards
Wellbeing Watch Summary 2016 - Download key findings
Wellbeing Watch 2013 Scorecard - Download key findings
Wellbeing Watch: A monitor of health, wealth and happiness in the Hunter 2013 - Download full report (75 pages)
Thank you to our Project Partner Port Waratah Coal Services
Find out more about HRF's wellbeing research program
