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Poverty in Australia 2025: Overview – Poverty and Inequality
Poverty in Australia 2025: Overview – Poverty and Inequality
Australia must aim for net zero by 2035: Community Sector
Australia must aim for net zero by 2035: Community Sector
Australia’s community sector has united to call on the Australian Government to aim for net zero emissions by 2035 to reduce the harmful impacts of climate change. A statement signed […]
ACOSS
Australian Council of Social Service Website
Australian Council of Social Service Website
Indexation of youth and student payments not enough The Federal Government must urgently lift income support payments as today’s routine indexation falls far short of what people need to afford […]
Where to get help
Where to get help
Ask Izzy Ask Izzy is a website that connects people in need with housing, a meal, money help, family violence support, counselling and much more. Visit Ask Izzy here: https://askizzy.org.au/ National Legal Aid […]
Where to get help for non-English speakers
Where to get help for non-English speakers
Raise The Rate Campaign
Raise The Rate Campaign Website
Raise The Rate Campaign Website
Everyone should have enough to cover the basics. But right now, the low rate of income support is forcing people to choose between buying food or medicine. That's why I've joined the Raise the Rate for Good campaign. Learn more here:
Poverty and Inequality Partnership
Poverty and Inequality Partnership Website
Poverty and Inequality Partnership Website
Fair Fast Inclusive Climate Action
Fair Fast Inclusive Climate Action Campaign Website
Fair Fast Inclusive Climate Action Campaign Website
Together we can ensure the transition to net zero improves the lives of people in financial stress, from the city to the outback.
The benefits of home energy upgrades
The benefits of home energy upgrades
Together we can ensure the transition to net zero improves the lives of people in financial stress, from the city to the outback.
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