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The Guardian - AU · Sep 11, 2023

As Perth's new rental stock hits worst level since 2009, family left facing 'one battle after another'

A new report shows Perth recording its fewest new rental listings since 2009, and residents are feeling the pinch more than ever — including Lisa Dodson, who shares her home with her two adult sons, their fiancées and her mother.

ABC News · May 16, 2023

Lack of affordable housing is harming regional Australia, Anglicare chief says

Kasy Chambers says skyrocketing rents are having flow-on effects on jobs and other services such as aged care

The Guardian - AU · May 16, 2023

No affordable rentals from 2316 listings, report finds

The snapshot found "rents in Australia have never been less affordable".

Newcastle Herald · Apr 26, 2023

Rental affordability worst ever seen for minimum wage earners, Anglicare says

In annual snapshot less than 1% of listings were affordable for renters earning minimum wage and only four rooms in share houses for those on jobseeker

The Guardian - AU · Apr 26, 2023

Class action filed over aged care home COVID-19 deaths

Shine Lawyers have filed a class action against Anglicare on behalf of family members of residents who died during the pandemic at Newmarch House.

The New Daily · Apr 20, 2023

Rental crisis hitting essential workers hardest: report

Workers in the hospitality, health care, postal and freight sectors are facing serious financial stress to keep up with rising rents, a new report has found.

AAP · Apr 10, 2023

South Coast community donates goods to set up Bruce Buchanan's social housing unit

Bruce was 74 when he moved into this social housing unit without a mug to his name. Then, a simple social media post changed everything.

ABC News · Apr 3, 2023

Advocates call for National Rental Affordability Scheme extension amid soaring rents and cost of living

Pensioner Dennis Hayes is among thousands of Australians who are set to fall off the government rental scheme. Advocates say it must be extended, to avoid pushing people into homelessness.

ABC News · Mar 23, 2023

Written submissions to Robodebt royal commission made public, revealing significant toll on victims of unlawful scheme

A 98-year-old widow called her care provider in tears, saying she did not have anything else to sell, a written submission to the Robodebt royal commission says.

ABC News · Mar 3, 2023