#AntiPovertyWeek
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lifecoursecentre.bsky.social
To mark last week's #AntiPovertyWeek (12–18 Oct) we contributed two articles to @powertopersuade.bsky.social to continue the conversation on reducing poverty & inequality in Australia:

Gender Inequality & Satisfaction with Marriage - bit.ly/4hjVngA

Better Sleep starts at home - bit.ly/470XySO
Gender Inequality and Satisfaction with Marriage — Power to Persuade
This week's posts are being sourced by the Life Course Centre ( @lifecourseAust ) to continue the conversation on social and economic disadvantage as part of Anti-Poverty Week 2025 (@AntiPover...
www.powertopersuade.org.au
October 19, 2025 at 11:50 PM
powertopersuade.bsky.social
Gender Inequality and Satisfaction with Marriage. Alysha Gray from The University of Queensland and @lifecoursecentre.bsky.social explores the social and economic impacts of unequal relationships - Power to Persuade #antipovertyweek

www.powertopersuade.org.au/blog/gender-...
Gender Inequality and Satisfaction with Marriage — Power to Persuade
This week's posts are being sourced by the Life Course Centre ( @lifecourseAust ) to continue the conversation on social and economic disadvantage as part of Anti-Poverty Week 2025 (@AntiPover...
www.powertopersuade.org.au
October 17, 2025 at 3:35 AM
nobodyinpoverty.bsky.social
New from @artistaffame.bsky.social for #AntiPovertyWeek

"I, an Australian welfare recipient"

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I, an Australian welfare recipient
Artistaffame published a post on Ko-fi
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October 17, 2025 at 2:54 AM
kerryjaggers.bsky.social
This is such a hunbling read. We're all just one or two life events away from losing everything. Never assume it can't be you. Heart goes out to Alison and anyone else living in financial hardship. Govt priorities are out of kilter with realities. Not good enough.
#auspol #poverty #AntiPovertyWeek
October 16, 2025 at 8:45 PM
refugeecouncilau.bsky.social
#AntiPovertyWeek: We've joined with our colleagues at @ascsyd.bsky.social in urging immediate action by the government to ensure people have the right to work and to end the systemic exclusion of people seeking asylum from basic services.

www.refugeecouncil.org.au/a-safety-net...
A Safety Net Denied: Why Many People Seeking Protection Are Trapped in Poverty
As we mark Anti-Poverty Week today, the Refugee Council of Australia (RCOA) and Asylum Seekers Centre (ASC) are urging the Australian Government to take
www.refugeecouncil.org.au
October 15, 2025 at 2:22 AM
carolynlogannc.bsky.social
We must combat poverty throughout North Carolina and help the people. That includes providing free school lunch for public school students, expanding healthcare access, lower energy prices, and more. #AntiPovertyWeek
October 14, 2025 at 3:05 PM
nobodyinpoverty.bsky.social
If you missed the #AntipovertyWeek talk today, this is on tomorrow:

BSL Talks - Measuring poverty in Australia - Henderson’s Legacy and the Path Ahead

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BSL Talks - Measuring poverty in Australia - Henderson’s Legacy and the Path Ahead
Our expert panel discusses the importance of why Australia needs official poverty measures and it's important impacts!
events.humanitix.com
October 14, 2025 at 6:41 AM
bluntshovels.bsky.social
so great that rich people are being heard with their concerns about staying rich #antipovertyweek

www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...
Government offers major concessions on proposed super tax increase
The government has bowed to pressure on its superannuation tax policy, one of the few revenue-raising measures it had promised, two years on from when it was first announced.
www.abc.net.au
October 13, 2025 at 8:37 PM
bluntshovels.bsky.social
for #antipovertyweek, listen to and prioritise the voices of those that actually live in poverty - 1 in 7 folks is not a small number

www.unsw.edu.au/newsroom/new...
Poverty in Australia increases to 1 in 7 people: new report
The number of people living in poverty in Australia has increased to 1 in 7, according to a new report released today, at the start of Anti-Poverty Week.
www.unsw.edu.au
October 13, 2025 at 8:35 PM
nobodyinpoverty.bsky.social
Our frens at @AntiPovertyN_SA have put out this #AntipovertyWeek factsheet which you can share with your friends, family and MPs

apn-sa.org/2025/10/13/a...
ANTI-POVERTY WEEK 2025 FACTSHEET
This factsheet was produced by Anti-Poverty Network SA, a grassroots community advocacy organisation led by people directly affected by the poverty crisis and the housing crisis.To download a PDF v…
apn-sa.org
October 13, 2025 at 8:17 PM
artistaffame.bsky.social
1 in 8 people were in poverty now it’s 1 in 7 poverty is increasing I made this video #antipovertyweek
October 13, 2025 at 8:58 AM
nobodyinpoverty.bsky.social
"Centrelink payments are still hundreds of dollars a week below the poverty line. It’s no wonder poverty is rising. People can’t keep up when the basics are unaffordable and support has been frozen in real terms"

www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...

#AntipovertyWeek
Critics say Labor government has failed to raise payments and help alleviate poverty Kristin O’Connell, a spokesperson for the Antipoverty Centre and a disability support pension recipient, said the Labor government’s failure to raise payments had made things more difficult for those with low incomes. She said in a statement the group had regularly heard from people who say “life has gotten harder since the Albanese Government came to power”: Centrelink payments are still hundreds of dollars a week below the poverty line. It’s no wonder poverty is rising. People can’t keep up when the basics are unaffordable and support has been frozen in real terms. … There’s no such thing as a responsible budget that keeps people in poverty. If you’re proud of balancing the books while people go hungry, you’ve lost sight of what good government means.
October 12, 2025 at 11:57 PM
nobodyinpoverty.bsky.social
Happy #AntipovertyWeek, Foodbank Sketti and Milk's now $1.50
phonakins.com 💜 phonakins 🍉 @phonakins.com · Oct 12
My little community foodbank spent $3259 on their Foodbank order last week @kyleatink.bsky.social
A chalkboard announcement for a food service or community kitchen stating they "Don't get the groceries for free," noting last week's cost was $3259, and that they are "CLOSED NEXT WEEK." It also mentions rising costs, with milk, spaghetti, and baked beans now costing $1.50, and that there will be "NO VEG BAGS ON WED."
October 12, 2025 at 11:26 PM
phonakins.com
The impact of a livable welfare safety net on this World Mental Health Day (and I guess #AntipovertyWeek now we're there)

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The impact of a livable welfare safety net on this World Mental Health Day
I’ve written plenty before about how different aspects of Australia’s public health care and social welfare systems have helped or hindered my mental health. Getting DSP was a huge fact…
phonakins.com
October 12, 2025 at 8:54 PM
nobodyinpoverty.bsky.social
Single JobSeeker just hit $400 a week
How would you go if you were getting that little and were randomly not paid?
'Happy' #AntiPovertyWeek
#AbolishMOs and #RaiseTheRate

Great piece from @amyremeikis.bsky.social on the current debacle
www.thenewdaily.com.au/news/politic...

#NobodyDeservesPoverty
Image for Anti-Poverty Week. Text reads: "Single JobSeeker just hit $400 a week. How would you go if you were getting that little and were randomly not paid? 'Happy' Anti-Poverty Week! Abolish Mutual Obligations and #RaiseTheRate #NobodyDeservesPoverty". There's an orange circle logo with "nobody deserves poverty."
October 12, 2025 at 8:45 PM
phonakins.com
Since it's #AntiPovertyWeek next week, I'm getting emails about fund- and "awareness"-raisers
Such as this Pantry Box Challenge where you attempt to live off the contents off this common charity food parcel for the week...

Carb city here we come!
Shopping List For the purpose of this challenge you can purchase the items yourself or for a $50 donation (cost of providing these items) you can nominate to get the whole experience and collect from our Community Food Centre located at 370 Pinjarra Road, Greenfields WA.  Pantry - Shelf Stable Items Pasta 500g Rice 1kg 1 Can Tomato Paste 170g 1 Can Lentils 420g 2 Min Noodles | Beef or Chicken 85g (5 packet) Quick Oats 750g Chicken Noodle Packet Soup 50g Soup Mix 500g Long Life Milk 1L 1 Can of Tuna 185g 1 Can Butter Beans or Four Bean Mix 420g 1 Can Baked Beans or Spaghetti 420g Vegetable Oil 750g *** Sugar 1kg *** Tea (100 pack) *** Coffee 200g *** *** Please note these item quantities are normally given out monthly not weekly  Fruit & Vegetals Carrots x 4 Onions x 2 Potatos x 6 Tomatos x 3 Apples x 2 Mandarin or Oranges x 2 Bananas x 3 Bakery Bread x 2 loafs
October 10, 2025 at 8:35 PM
nobodyinpoverty.bsky.social
So, it's #AntipovertyWeek next week

How we all "celebrating"?

#NobodyDeservesPoverty
#RaiseTheRate
#BTPM
#AbolishMOs

antipovertyweek.org.au
October 8, 2025 at 8:01 PM
nobodyinpoverty.bsky.social
Sad to hear of the sudden passing of @newcastlegreens.bsky.social councillor and awesome human Sinéad Francis-Coan passed away at home yesterday.

She came to our Antipovertyweek rally in 2022 and supported calls for welfare above the poverty line

www.newcastlegreens.org.au/sinead_franc...

💚
Sinéad Francis-Coan - Councillor for Ward 3
www.newcastlegreens.org.au
June 24, 2025 at 3:49 AM
stopthestigma.bsky.social
FYI: Sympathy for the Sober #mentalhealth #welfare #antipovertyweek @phonakins
Sympathy for the Sober
Was it a fun night for you?Speeding down I-5, no cops on the mapScreaming out, “I’d die for you”But after all the stops and starts, crashes and carnageI’m just carsick I’ve mentioned a couple of times how you get more sympathy for some things when you’re…
phonakins.com
December 1, 2024 at 11:51 PM
stopthestigma.bsky.social
ICYMI: Sympathy for the Sober #mentalhealth #welfare #antipovertyweek @phonakins
Sympathy for the Sober
Was it a fun night for you?Speeding down I-5, no cops on the mapScreaming out, “I’d die for you”But after all the stops and starts, crashes and carnageI’m just carsick I’ve mentioned a couple of times how you get more sympathy for some things when you’re…
dlvr.it
November 1, 2024 at 11:50 PM
stopthestigma.bsky.social
Sympathy for the Sober #mentalhealth #welfare #antipovertyweek @phonakins
Sympathy for the Sober
Was it a fun night for you?Speeding down I-5, no cops on the mapScreaming out, “I’d die for you”But after all the stops and starts, crashes and carnageI’m just carsick I’ve mentioned a couple of times how you get more sympathy for some things when you’re…
dlvr.it
October 17, 2024 at 11:49 PM
wakehamamr.bsky.social
I am really curious about your choice for #AntiPovertyWeek

If you are not in this situation, consider it a theory of mind test.

Please retweet for better results.

#ToM
#Auspol
wakehamamr.bsky.social David Wakeham @wakehamamr.bsky.social · Oct 17
It’s your lucky week! You have enough funds to pay for *one* thing.

Which one do you pick?

#auspol
#RaiseTheRate
#AntiPovertyWeek
October 19, 2023 at 6:15 AM
wakehamamr.bsky.social
It’s your lucky week! You have enough funds to pay for *one* thing.

Which one do you pick?

#auspol
#RaiseTheRate
#AntiPovertyWeek
October 17, 2023 at 11:54 PM
wakehamamr.bsky.social
It is ridiculous that I decided to run the risk and *spoil* myself by purchasing some much needed underwear as it was 70% off.

Only to have long term clients withdraw my services due to #CostOfLivingCrisis.

Can’t afford to get my TAC insurance script from GP.

#AntiPovertyWeek
October 17, 2023 at 9:31 AM
wakehamamr.bsky.social
Due to the #CostOfLiving I have lost 5 students from 3 tutoring clients in the past week.

This equates to a loss of almost $300 a week.

I am now 4 days in arrears on my rent.

If you can, please help.

#RentalCrisis
#AntiPovertyWeek
wakehamamr.bsky.social David Wakeham @wakehamamr.bsky.social · Jun 28
Please consider reading/sharing and potentially donating to this crowdfund to prevent me from becoming homeless:

https://
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#auspol #RaiseTheRate #DSP #CostOfLiving #HousingCrisis
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October 17, 2023 at 5:26 AM