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Welcome to Anti-Poverty Week

For more than 20 years Anti-Poverty Week has campaigned to make sure that all Australians including our children can cover the basics and have a secure roof over their heads. Children can thrive and be healthy when they have what they need to develop well.
Join us for Anti-Poverty Weeks - running over two weeks this year from 15 to 27 October 2023.

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Who We Are

We are a diverse network of individuals and organisations who share this purpose and we focus our activity each year in the week around the United Nations Day for the Eradication of Poverty on 17 October.

Get The Facts

More than 3.24 million people live below the poverty line in Australia, including nearly 774,000 children or 1 in 6. Globally 700 million people are unable to meet their basic daily needs and live on less than US$2 a day.

Act Now

Find out ways you can help lift up those who are facing poverty and hardship. Organise an activity in your community, school or workplace!

During Anti-Poverty Week, YOU can help fight poverty & hardship.

During Anti-Poverty Weeks, you can help fight poverty and hardship.

Anti-Poverty Week will be 15-27 October, 2023.

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