Families forced to skimp on basic items to stay afloat
Media CoverageAAP; 10 April, 2025 The effects of rising costs are etched in the mind of Jen Touzel. The Lions Club volunteer recently organised a pair of shoes for a man who wanted to attend a doctor’s appointment in something other than his slippers. “I’ll never forget that,” Ms Touzel told AAP. “We organised the […]
Aussies forced to cut back on essentials
Media CoverageRetail World Magazine; April 8, 2025 New research reveals that many Australians are being forced to make impossible choices when purchasing everyday home essentials due to the cost-of-living crisis worsening. The research, conducted by charity Good360 Australia, finds that more than a third of surveyed Australians (34%) say the cost-of-living crisis feels worse for […]
Donated devices key to bridging the digital divide for disadvantaged students
Media CoverageInstitute of Community Directors Australia; 25 February, 2025 Digital devices donated by generous Australians are changing the future of Australia’s disadvantaged students, says the CEO of WorkVentures, Caroline McDaid. With developments in technology completely transforming the education sector, equal access to digital learning devices both inside and outside the classroom is now not a luxury, […]
Device donations helping schools bridge the digital divide in 2025
Media CoverageThe Educator Australia; February 17, 2025 As students across the country head back to the classroom, data reveals that a staggering 1.16 million (19%) young people lack access to a laptop or desktop computer in their home – including 400,000 Aussies who are high school age and above. With schools across the country having or rolling […]
Three in 10 Australians can’t afford school uniforms
Over a third of parents across Australia are concerned they can’t afford school essentials for their kids this year compared to other years, with 29 per cent saying they may not be able to afford school uniforms or shoes.
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.
‘Difficult sacrifice:’ Parents make hard choices just to pay for kids education
Australian families are being forced to choose between necessities for their kids’ education or the family home.
LEGO has had a profound impact on these Illawarra families
Media CoverageRegion Illawarra; January 5, 2025 Unaffordable for many struggling families, LEGO was the first item the Housing Trust received from Good360 Australia. It’ll be found under countless trees this Christmas, but for disadvantaged Illawarra youths, LEGO has transcended the role of toy to become the building block of future opportunities, thanks to a local […]
Half of Australians worried about affording Christmas gifts
Media CoverageNovember 19, 2024 New research from Good360 Australia reveals the financial strain many Australians are facing ahead of Christmas, with one in two respondents worried about affording gifts for their family. According to the charity, the findings paint a concerning picture as families grapple with mounting cost pressures, with people aged 25-34 (58%) and […]
