Poverty
Half a million could be lifted out of poverty
Simple and affordable changes to our tax and welfare system, could help lift a million people out of poverty according......
Report finds 1 in 6 Australians are going hungry
As part of National Anti-poverty week, Australian non-profit Foodbank has released their 2021 Hunger Report. It finds that many Australians......
Putting period poverty back on the agenda
Immense action to address period poverty took place around the world this year; Scotland made pads and tampons freely available......
Australians are struggling with poverty
A new study shows that large numbers of Australians currently live below the poverty line, and that those who rely......
30,000 Refugees in Crisis
A report by the Human Rights commission has today highlighted the plight of 30,000 refugees struggling to survive in Australia.......
Nothing about us without us: Anti-Poverty conference hears from people living below the line
Living in cars, low self-esteem and missing meals are just a few of the issues faced by people living on......
Nothing about us without us: Anti-poverty conference hears from those living below the line
Living in cars, struggling with mental health and dealing with crushing self-doubt are only a few of the many challenges......
Disadvantaged suburbs adversely affect the future of young residents
Dropping off the Edge is a project that identifies disadvantaged suburbs and neighbourhoods in Australia. Findings of the research outline the challenges......
Youth homelessness on the agenda
Youth homelessness is on the rise across the country, with more than 28,000 young Australians without a home. Systemic issues......
Homelessness an issue on the rise
Most of us are aware of homelessness when we see someone sleeping rough – but they are just the tip......