Welfare groups say Federal Budget ‘ignores’ people in pove...
In a speech last week, Australian Treasure, Dr Jim Chalmers, pledged “meaningful and substantial” cost-of-living relief…
Poverty
Anti-poverty campaigners rally for welfare payment increases
Five years ago, the Morrison government doubled welfare payments, offering a temporary Coronavirus support measure. Welfare…
Increasing Risks of Poverty for Renting Retirees
A report has found increasing risks of poverty and homelessness for Australian retirees who rent. The…
Raise the Rate Survey 2024: Australian income support payments still f...
The Australian Council of Social Service recently released their 2024 Raise the Rate Survey, revealing the…
One girl every three seconds: Australian movement seeking to protect g...
Australian women are rallying together to protect the world’s most vulnerable girls, as data reveals 12…
New report highlights growing rental stress for low-income Australians...
A new report has found Australians on the lowest incomes are being priced out of rental…
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…
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…
Increased number of Aussies sleeping rough
Australia's cost of living and housing crises are leading to an increase in people experiencing homelessness…
Young Australians feeling robbed of their youth, report finds
A new report shows young Australians are feeling robbed of their youth, with cost of living…
Calls for Government to take Asylum Seekers more seriously
Refugee advocates are urging the government to take the lives of asylum seekers more seriously. Social…
The Wealth Gap is Widening – New Research
New research by the Australian Council of Social Services (ACOSS) in partnership with UNSW Sydney is…