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News Corp; October 1, 2024
Charities have issued a stark warning to Australians ahead of the Christmas period, with demand for non-food aid at an all-time high and no end in sight.
Research from charity Good360 Australia has revealed more than 80 per cent of charities across the country have reported community demand for non-food aid, including hygiene and clothing products, has never been higher.
Nearly 60 per cent of the 500 charities involved in the research also reported an increase in people seeking help for the very first time.
Dallas Neighbourhood House in Melbourne’s north has experienced a “rapid increase” in demand for clothes, sanitary items and hygiene products.
Manager Leanne Cacoyiannis said more Australians were being affected than ever.
“It’s not just people that are not working – it’s actually families now … dad’s working or even they’re just doing it really hard,” Ms Cacoyiannis said.
The research found items in highest demand included hygiene products at 76 per cent, clothing at 72 per cent and education supplies at 69 per cent, with the data also finding an 11 per cent increase in the amount of schools and charities seeking support.
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