Federal government adds $4.7 million to cost of living relief services
Food rescue groups get $2 million, and the National Debt Helpline gets $1.1 million.
Social Services Minister Tanya Plibersek said on Sunday that $4.7 million will go to relief services. The fund is expected to help charities and crisis services across Australia, including food banks and debt hotlines.
Oz Harvest, Good360, Foodbank and Secondbite will get a $2 million boost. Oz Harvest, Good360, Foodbank and Secondbite rescue surplus food from businesses and redirect it to charities supporting Australians experiencing poverty or homelessness.
The National Debt Helpline, a free service for people in financial hardship, will get another $1.1 million. The rest will give 70 emergency relief providers in remote and regional areas a 15 per cent funding boost.
According to Poverty in Australia 2025, about 3.7 million Australians live below the poverty line, including 757,000 children. Consumer confidence has plunged to levels not seen since the early 1990s recession.
- $4.7 million
- Total new funding
- $2 million
- Food rescue charities
Why it mattersThe boost helps food, clothing and debt services that people turn to when money runs short.
AustraliaAustralians facing hardship may find more food and debt help at local services, especially in remote and regional areas.
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