Imagine trying to cook without pots or pans. Or tucking your child into a makeshift bed on the floor. For many vulnerable Australians, this is their everyday reality.
When people live without basic home essentials—like furniture, bedding, or kitchen items—it’s called material deprivation. Material deprivation more than missing out on comfort: it’s about struggling to feel safe, settled, and dignified in your own space—and it’s affecting millions of Australians right now.
Right now, the cost-of-living crisis is making things harder. Over 9.1 million Australians say things feel worse than this time last year. One in five have also skipped buying essential clothing or shoes because they simply can’t afford them.
At Good360, we believe that everyone deserves to feel at home—truly at home. That’s why we work with our network of generous business and charity partners to get brand-new goods where they’re needed most. In just the first three months of 2025, we connected more than $2.6 million worth of home items to people doing it tough. From cookware to couches, these goods that many of us take for granted help households rebuild, rest, and move forward.
Receiving these items can be life-changing, especially for individuals and families transitioning from homelessness. Home items such as furniture and kitchenware can make a space not only functional, but welcoming and comforting both for residents and visitors. Receiving these items can also free up household budgets, helping people focus on employment, education and wellbeing.
We know the need is growing and we’re committed to continuing this vital work. Because a bed, a table, or a wardrobe might seem small—but to someone without it, it can mean the world.
Read our full April 2025 impact report to learn more:
