Young people and parents in the grip of poverty are speaking out about the relentless hardship they can’t escape – but which could change if…
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For the first time in its 21-year history, Anti-Poverty Week will run for two weeks from 15-27 October, incorporating Children’s Week. Anti-Poverty Week was extended…
Why Anti-Poverty Week supports The Voice Accepting the invitation to walk together for a fairer Australia for all. We can work together to create a…
Statement by Toni Wren, Executive Director, Anti-Poverty Week 10 May 2023: It was promising to see increases in income support that we have long called…
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Anti-Poverty Week welcomes the Prime Minister’s announcement that the Government will reverse the damaging decision to cut the single parenting payment and restore it to…
Read More Welcome changes to Parenting Payment will reduce poverty for women and children
Community Independent MPs Zoe Daniel, Kylea Tink, Dr Monique Ryan and Zali Steggall today joined called for the restoration of Single Parent Payment to mothers…
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