A new animation released in Anti-Poverty Week points out a simple way to help end child poverty. Titled “Dad – your choice hurts me” it…
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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…
Read More Ending poverty must be Australia’s number one priority by Toni Wren
New research by the Melbourne Institute reveals a sharp rise in poverty in Australia from 14.7 percent in 2016 to 18.3 percent in 2021 (households…
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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…
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…
Read More Key Issues Relating to Indigenous Poverty & Disadvantage
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…