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Low-income Queensland families, especially single parents, struggle to afford basics before Christmas due to high housing costs and insufficient support.
A new QCOSS report reveals that low-income families in Queensland, especially single parents, are facing severe financial hardship ahead of Christmas, with most unable to afford basic living costs.
Many spend over half their income on housing, and budget shortfalls range from $17 to $277 weekly.
Only pensioners met essential needs, while rising housing costs, unaffordable healthcare, and education expenses worsen the crisis.
Social housing waitlists grow, and support cuts have deepened the strain.
QCOSS urges state and federal governments to raise income support and create a Families Strategy to address long-term child well-being.
Las familias de bajos ingresos de Queensland, especialmente los padres solteros, luchan por pagar las necesidades básicas antes de Navidad debido a los altos costos de vivienda y la falta de apoyo.