Ahead of anti-poverty week, a new survey from the national child protection charity, Act for Kids, has highlighted the severe impact of Australia’s cost-of-living crisis on children. 

The survey’s findings reveal nearly half of families are struggling to afford healthcare and basic educational needs, with many parents forgoing their own needs like medication, to put food on the table for their children. 

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Produced By: Mary-Kate Hannagan

Featured In Story: Dr Katrina Lines- CEO, Act For Kids

First aired on The Wire, Friday 11 October 2024