APW 2023 Wrap-Up
2023 was our 21st year of acting on poverty. We maintained advocacy to reduce poverty throughout the year, especially in the lead-up to the May…
Action around Australia for Anti-Poverty Weeks
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…
Key Issues Relating to Indigenous Poverty & Disadvantage
Research data drawn from ANU Centre for Aboriginal Economic Policy Research, ACOSS/UNSW Poverty in Australia reports, Australian Institute of Health and Welfare and the Australian…
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Why poverty diminishes children’s lives
Let’s make sure that all Australian children and families can cover the basics and have a secure roof over their head. Children can thrive and…
Why Anti-Poverty Week Supports The Voice
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…
Legislation to increase some payments and change eligibility for Parenting Payment Single
Anti-Poverty Week welcomes key elements of the Strengthening the Safety Net legislation, especially increasing the age of eligibility for Parenting Payment Single to 14 (from…
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