Women more likely to live in poverty
Analysing key Department of Social Services statistics on the eve of International Women’s Day, Anti-Poverty Week found that women make up more than 60% of…
New data confirms that poverty and homelessness, like violence, is gendered
“Poverty and the risk of homelessness, like violence, is gendered,” said Anti-Poverty Week Executive Director Toni Wren. “When women leave a violent relationship or find…
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Measuring Child Wellbeing Matters – Treasury Submission
Anti-Poverty Week makes the case for the need to measure Poverty and Child Wellbeing in our submission to Treasury on Measuring What Matters – to…
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How government can reduce poverty in Australia – Senate Inquiry
Anti-Poverty Week Executive Director Toni Wren presented evidence on the extent of Poverty in Australia today and a range of Government actions that could end…
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Senate Inquiry into Poverty Hearing 27 February
Anti-Poverty Week ED Toni Wren addressed the Senate Inquiry into the Extent and Nature of Poverty in Australia on Monday 27 February. She presented evidence…
Government needs to do more to help disadvantaged students
by Toni Wren, Executive Director Anti-Poverty Week The scathing Productivity Commission report into School Reforms shows that much more needs to be done for students…
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