Poverty surge in the New England: Part 3
Systematic upheaval, on a social, economic and political scale, is required to address our current poverty crisis. But it's not as complex as that sounds.
Systematic upheaval, on a social, economic and political scale, is required to address our current poverty crisis. But it's not as complex as that sounds.
Several leading voices have gone on record raising their concerns and observations about why poverty is rising in the region, with housing - or lack of it - topping the list of concerns.
Data and reports from those who work in the sector indicate the New England region is facing an escalating crisis of poverty and economic disadvantage.
Tamworth's Fitzroy Plaza was turned green this week as the community gathers to pause, reflect and connect for National Headspace Day.
Matildas soccer star, Alex Chidiac, has been recruited by Centacare to offer a one-off talk and Q & A session to local schoolgirls as a part of their Women in Sport Program next week.