Australian child poverty rises, one in six kids skip meals, report suggests raising income support payments.
Child poverty in Australia has increased, with one in six children skipping meals and lacking basic needs like heating and electricity. The situation is expected to worsen due to rising rental stress and high housing costs, especially impacting single parents and the unemployed. A report recommends raising income support payments. The St Vincent de Paul Society assisted over 14,000 individuals last year, highlighting the urgent need for intervention amid escalating poverty rates.
October 14, 2024
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