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The changing face of poverty in Australia
FromABC News Daily
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Length:
13 minutes
Released:
Dec 16, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Imagine for a second what it would be like to not have a home this Christmas or to not have enough food to feed your family.
That's the reality for a growing number of Australians faced with a massive increase in costs.
In Sydney, Reverend Bill Crews provides three meals a day for the less fortunate and will help feed thousands, including many children, on Christmas day.
After 50 years working in the field, today he discusses the changing face of poverty in Australia.
Featured:
Reverend Bill Crews, The Rev. Bill Crews Foundation
That's the reality for a growing number of Australians faced with a massive increase in costs.
In Sydney, Reverend Bill Crews provides three meals a day for the less fortunate and will help feed thousands, including many children, on Christmas day.
After 50 years working in the field, today he discusses the changing face of poverty in Australia.
Featured:
Reverend Bill Crews, The Rev. Bill Crews Foundation
Released:
Dec 16, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
Titles in the series (100)
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