Poverty

The Poor Quicker to Show Compassion in the Face of Suffering

05 January 2012 | Emotional differences between the rich and poor, as depicted in such Charles Dickens classics as “A Christmas Carol” and “A Tale of Two Cities,” may have a scientific basis, according to US researchers.

Newstart Recipients Living in Poverty

21 October 2011 | If their income was reduced to $243 per week – the unemployment payment - more than 60% of Australians would stop buying fresh food and almost half would not visit a doctor when sick, the National Welfare Rights Network (NWRN) has revealed.

Dignity Must Feature in Tax Reform: UnitingCare

29 September 2011 | Community service organisation UnitingCare Australia is calling on the Federal Government to consider the dignity of Australians living below the poverty line ahead of next week’s Tax Forum.

Ten Truths About Solving Problems of Poverty

27 September 2011 | As it celebrats its ten-year anniversary, social impact investment organisation Acumen Fund is sharing what it has learnt about solving the problems of global poverty.

Aid Organisations Welcome Release of Major Aid Review

06 July 2011 | Australian aid and development organisations have welcomed the Federal Government’s new aid plan, which has been released following an Independent Review of Aid Effectiveness.

High Food Prices Change Eating Habits - Oxfam Survey

16 June 2011 | Rising food prices are changing what people eat in Australia, reveals a new global food survey by anti-poverty organisation Oxfam.

Australian Aid Saving Millions of Lives: Report

12 April 2011 | A new report released by aid organisation World Vision claims that Australian aid dollars have contributed to significant declines in child deaths, gains in school enrolments and the provision of clean water and sanitation for the world’s poorest people.

Inequality Growing in Australia: ACOSS

28 March 2011 | The peak body for the community and social welfare sector, ACOSS, says it will use its 2011 National Conference in Melbourne this week to illustrate the worsening plight of disadvantaged groups and people struggling on low incomes in Australia

A Plan to Overcome Poverty

11 November 2010 | OPINION | It's time Australia had a national plan to overcome poverty says Frank Quinlan the executive director of Catholic Social Services Australia.

Community Sector & Unions Call on Parliament to Tackle Poverty

19 October 2010 | Four leading community groups and unions have called on the Federal Government, the Opposition, The Australian Greens and the independants to outline their priorities for combating poverty during Anti-Poverty Week 2010.