Hygiene poverty: a hidden impact of the cost-of-living crisis
A new study by charity Good360 Australia has found that an increasing number of Australians are experiencing “hygiene poverty”, where rising costs mean they can no longer afford essential personal hygiene or cleaning products.
One in seven West Australians experiencing hygiene poverty sparks concerns over serious health impacts
West Australians are struggling more than the rest of the country to afford hygiene and cleaning products, with experts warning this could lead to serious ill physical and mental health.
‘Heartbreaking reality’: Millions of Aussies face hygiene poverty, with women worst affected
Nearly four million Australians are living in ‘hygiene poverty’, with one in five people concerned they soon won’t be able to afford everyday products like deodorant and soap.
Up to four million Aussies living in hygiene poverty
New research conducted by charity Good360 Australia reveals that up to four million Australians are living in hygiene poverty.
‘Heartbreaking reality’: The essential products one in eight Australians can’t afford
Millions of Australians could be living in hygiene poverty, with many struggling to afford basic items such as soap, toothpaste and deodorant.
Millions struggle to afford personal hygiene products
Millions of Australians could be living in hygiene poverty, with many struggling to afford basic items such as soap, toothpaste and deodorant.
‘Devastating’: Millions of people cannot afford hygiene, cleaning basics
Millions of Australians cannot afford these basic essentials, sparking low self-esteem, embarrassment, shame and poor health.
Australians forced to go without basic hygiene products
Listen to Good360 Australia Founder & MD Alison Covington AM on ABC’s Life Matters program talking about the extent of hygiene poverty in Australia.
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.
