We tackle complex social issues
by combining systems thinking and behavioural science, collaborating deeply with individuals with lived experience.
System 2
An Australian charity created in 2022 by the Behavioural Insights Team and Nesta to tackle society’s biggest challenges.
Our current research priorities include early years, youth mental health and transition to work.
We work in partnership to co-create, test, and scale practical solutions, applying a behavioural science lens.
We support charities
to enhance their impact through behavioural insights, data analysis and evaluation.
We established the Centre for Behavioural and System Change to undertake research that supports our mission.
Our launch mission is to enable young people experiencing disadvantage to thrive.
Reimagining employment services
Our inaugural project, funded by the Paul Ramsay Foundation and completed in 2023, focused on young Australians who are not in education, employment or training; and families where no-one in the household is employed.
We have subsequently begun work on an exciting 3 year trial seeking to build agency and trust in the system to improve job seeker outcomes and wellbeing.
Our work is intended to generate evidence that helps transform the employment services system to better service young people and families with more complex needs. The project was delivered in partnership with The Behavioural Insights Team.
