The Latest Breaking News from Anglicare

Inquest hears of desperate struggle to care for elderly residents during COVID outbreak at Newmarch House

A Newmarch House worker tells an inquiry about the desperate struggle to provide care for vulnerable residents as COVID-19 spread through the Western Sydney facility, resulting in 19 deaths.

ABC News · Aug 2, 2022

RBA increases to interest rates mean home buyers who bought at the peak are facing rapidly rising mortgage repayments

After eye-watering property price rises in recent years, house values are now starting to drop, but those who bought at the height are facing a "perfect storm" as interest rates rise.

ABC News · Aug 1, 2022

Tenants squeezed as rents rise at fastest pace in seven years

More than two million renters are suffering under the sharpest rise in housing costs in seven years as supply fails to keep up with surging demand.

The New Daily · Jul 15, 2022

Stressed WA renters seeking charity help

Anglicare WA's latest rental affordability snapshot identifies fewer than 50 properties that are affordable to West Australian minimum wage earners.

AAP · Apr 28, 2022

Anglicare calls for JobSeeker boost as rental costs lock most vulnerable out

'People on low incomes don't stand a chance,' Anglicare executive director says.

The Canberra Times · Apr 27, 2022

‘Housing in Australia is broken’: only 1.6% of private rentals are affordable for those on minimum wage

Anglicare’s annual snapshot calls for 50% rise in rent assistance payments, more social housing and changes to tax system

The Guardian - AU · Apr 27, 2022

Couches on wheels race across Darwin to raise awareness of youth homelessness

The Northern Territory has the highest rate of homelessness in Australia. It's why couches on wheels were seen flying across Darwin on Wednesday.

ABC News · Apr 20, 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