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Poverty in Australia

ANTAR National Gemma McGreal Paul Wright

Last edited: September 20, 2023

The extent and nature of Poverty in Australia Submission View PDF 6.06 MB

First Nations Peoples experience significant disadvantages compared to non-Indigenous Australians, particularly in respect of housing, health, life expectancy, education, employment, and imprisonment (largely a social determinants issue).

Historically, First Nations Peoples have been over represented among those experiencing homelessness, insecure housing, and those seeking assistance with housing. By not having access to affordable, secure and appropriate housing, the disadvantage and ensuing social exclusion suffered by First Nations Peoples only compounds further.