Poorest households go without essentials amid nationwide donation shortage
Record numbers of vulnerable Australians are going without essential items as charities struggle to bridge the gap between donations and demand.
Charities struggle to meet demand for donated essentials
New research reveals that more charities than ever can’t keep up with community demand for essential goods.
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.
New life for leftover home goods
Good360 partners with LFRA to donate unsold homewares to Australians in crisis, reducing waste and restoring dignity.
