Bruce Argyle, Tuesday, 15th December 2020 - It’s clear from the Rental Affordability Index that JobSeeker recipients are suffering rental stress despite falling rents and an increase in the JobSeeker payment. Around the…
Luke Michael, Tuesday, 8th December 2020 - A new survey reveals that the pre-COVID JobSeeker rate left 41 per cent of recipients with just $7 a day after paying rent All the gains made from the temporary JobSeeker increase will…
Rachel Siewert, Monday, 7th December 2020 - The Productivity Commission report into mental health showed the punitive nature of the income support system is adversely impacting people’s mental health. Given the issue…
Luke Michael, Wednesday, 2nd December 2020 - The latest Rental Affordability Index reveals the temporary welfare increase has brought little relief for low-income households While the JobSeeker coronavirus supplement…
Luke Michael, Tuesday, 10th November 2020 - Prime Minister Scott Morrison says keeping the current supplement rate would “hold Australia back”Community groups are dismayed by the federal government’s decision to slash …
Maggie Coggan, Friday, 30th October 2020 - We share five tips from the experts to ease you back into the job market Job interviews are nearly always daunting, but if it’s been years (maybe even decades) between interviews, …
Maggie Coggan, Monday, 12th October 2020 - Losing your job can take more of a toll than you might realise. With World Mental Health Day taking place on Saturday, we take a look at how you can stay mentally healthy during your hunt…
Wendy Williams, Wednesday, 7th October 2020 - The social sector has expressed its disappointment over the federal budget which it says leave too many behindThe Morrison government’s message to Australians was that “we have …
Wendy Williams, Tuesday, 6th October 2020 - We speak to experts across the sector about what they are hoping to see It’s being hailed as one of the most important federal budgets in 75 years.A far cry from the surplus budget a year…
Maggie Coggan, Friday, 2nd October 2020 - We share some of the best ways to get back on a path to career success In May, the Treasury estimated that around 1 million Aussies would be out of work during the pandemic. With entire…
Maggie Coggan, Thursday, 1st October 2020 - There are over 2 million migrant workers, refugees, asylum seekers and international students who have been without financial support during the pandemic Local councils are being…
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