The Latest Breaking News from Anglicare

‘True emergency’: Housing affordability crisis at breaking point after decade of policy inaction

Australia’s housing affordability crisis has reached “fever pitch” as interest rate hikes push rents to fresh highs, a new report has warned.

The New Daily · Jul 6, 2022

Crisis accommodation for homeless youth under pressure in Cairns with no change since 1986

The population has more than doubled in one of Queensland's biggest cities over the past 36 years, but the small number of beds available for homeless young people has not budged, leaving services under immense pressure.

ABC News · May 14, 2022

Perth residents with jobs, mortgages turn to charities like Foodbank, Anglicare for help

Not-for-profit organisations say the rising cost of living is driving more people to seek help as they struggle to survive despite having a source of income.

ABC News · May 6, 2022

As the housing crisis rages on, Anglicare floats plan to convert disused aged care home into unit block

A proposal to turn an empty nursing home into a block of affordable units is offering some victims of the housing crisis the first ray of hope they've had in quite some time.

ABC News · Apr 19, 2022

Disability royal commission turns spotlight on women's stories of abuse and violence

The disability royal commission turns its spotlight on the stories of women and girls who have experienced abuse and violence.

ABC News · Apr 1, 2022

WA charities Foodbank and Anglicare team up to deliver essentials to people in COVID isolation

Two major WA charities have joined forces after a spike in demand for emergency food relief for people isolating under COVID-19 rules.

ABC News · Mar 30, 2022

Anglicare sets out election wishlist

Anglicare has released a report with five major asks of parties heading into the federal election, including guaranteeing a job to all Australians who want one.

AAP · Feb 20, 2022