How the cost-of-living crisis will weigh on education in 2025

Media CoverageThe Educator Australia; January 31, 2025 In November 2024, a nationwide survey revealed that the cost-of-living was the top concern of young Australians, prompting renewed calls for greater financial supports for families. Unfortunately, this crisis looks set to continue deep into 2025, with new research from The Smith Family showing 90% of parents and carers […]
‘Digital divide’ deepens as students return to school

New research into the ‘digital divide’ and cost-of-living crisis highlights the growing financial strain on Australian families as the new school year gets underway.
Research from Good360 Australia explores skyrocketing demand for non-food aid

Media Release1 October 2024, Sydney, Australia Community demand for non-food aid reaches record high amid cost of living crisis New research from leading charity Good360 Australia reveals an unprecedented surge in community demand for non-food aid, with 82% of charities [1] reporting that demand for essential items like hygiene products, clothing, furniture and education supplies is higher than ever before. As […]
Alison Covington AM talks hygiene poverty on Nine News Sydney

Alison Covington AM discusses the extent of hygiene poverty in Australia during the cost of living crisis on Nine News Sydney.
Millions of Australians face hygiene poverty

Millions of Australians are living in hygiene poverty as the cost-of-living crisis leaves many unable to afford soap, shampoo and deodorant.
The ‘hidden’ issue of hygiene poverty that affects more than four million Australians

More than four million Australians cannot afford basic hygiene products, with women more likely to experience hygiene poverty than men.
Millions of Aussies living in ‘hygiene poverty’

New research reveals that over four million Australians are currently living in ‘hygiene poverty’, unable to afford essential hygiene products.
Research From Good360 Australia Explores Nationwide Impact of Hygiene Poverty

New research reveals that over four million Australians are currently living in ‘hygiene poverty’, with more than 1 in 7 (15%) recently skipping buying essential personal hygiene or household cleaning products because they were unable to afford them.
Still the lucky country?

More needs to be done to ensure Australians enjoy a dignified life at home.
14% of Australians can’t afford essentials, new research shows

New research from Good360 Australia into the ongoing housing cost of living crisis reveals nearly 1 in 7 Australians (14 per cent) can’t afford essentials for living comfortably at home.