Poverty
Protests unfold worldwide as Gen Z push back over rising inequalities
The number of Gen Z protesters has rapidly increased in recent months, with rallies unfolding worldwide. Places like Nepal, Madagascar,......
One in Seven Australians live in poverty, new report finds
More Australians are falling under the poverty line according to the latest report from the Australian Council of Social Services......
Welfare groups say Federal Budget ‘ignores’ people in poverty
In a speech last week, Australian Treasure, Dr Jim Chalmers, pledged “meaningful and substantial” cost-of-living relief as the centrepiece of......
Anti-poverty campaigners rally for welfare payment increases
Five years ago, the Morrison government doubled welfare payments, offering a temporary Coronavirus support measure. Welfare recipients received an extra......
Increasing Risks of Poverty for Renting Retirees
A report has found increasing risks of poverty and homelessness for Australian retirees who rent. The report found most older......
Raise the Rate Survey 2024: Australian income support payments still failing to prevent poverty
The Australian Council of Social Service recently released their 2024 Raise the Rate Survey, revealing the majority of Australians on......
One girl every three seconds: Australian movement seeking to protect girls from child marriage
Australian women are rallying together to protect the world’s most vulnerable girls, as data reveals 12 million girls under the......
New report highlights growing rental stress for low-income Australians nationwide
A new report has found Australians on the lowest incomes are being priced out of rental markets across the country,......
Landmark report makes urgent call for youth justice reform
A landmark report from Australia’s Human Rights Commission reflects long-standing calls for youth and child justice reform across Australia, urging......
Calls for action amid Australia’s rising homelessness
Over half a million low-income households in Australia are either experiencing homelessness, live in overcrowded homes or are spending over......