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Vinnies welcomes Bishops’ Social Justice StatementÂ
As inflation and interest rates rise, the St Vincent de Paul Society has welcomed the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference’s latest Social Justice Statement, which highlights the worsening cost‑of‑living crisis facing millions of people on low and modest incomes.
ABS data finds living costs rise for all but some hit harder
Cost-of-living pressures are being felt by all households but some are being hit harder than others, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics. Source: ABC News.
Catholic sector challenges ‘misleading’  report on education costsÂ
The National Catholic Education Commission has challenged a report on education costs released this week, saying it presents a misleading picture of fees in Catholic schools nationwide.
Vinnies elves bring Christmas cheer to families doing it tough
A team of St Vincent de Paul members in Brisbane, along with their elves from the Vinnies Youth team, are helping to ease cost-of-living pressures on families by packing hundreds of hampers at St Patrick’s Church in Fortitude Valley. Source: Catholic Leader.
Chalmers ends energy rebates, says more ‘tough decisions’ coming
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has warned taxpayers of more tough decisions to help repair the budget and wean Australians off temporary financial sugar hits after the federal Government revealed it will not extend its $300 power bill subsidy. Source: The Age.
Catholic sector urges politicians to tackle rising inflation
Catholic Social Services Australia chief executive Jerry Nockles has expressed concern following the release of figures showing inflation is moving in the wrong direction.
Vinnies Christmas Appeal comes with a special plea
Cost-of-living pressures threaten to turn the festive season into the hardest time of the year for millions of Australians, a survey commissioned by St Vincent de Paul Society reveals. Those worse affected include Gen Z and families with children under 18 living at home.
Australians report highest levels of financial stress in more than a decade
Australians are reporting the highest levels of financial stress in more than a decade, according to a new report on the nation’s welfare. Source: SBS News.
Millions of Australians cannot afford basic personal hygiene products: survey
Four million Australians cannot afford basic personal hygiene and cleaning products, new research suggests. Source: News.com.au.