Currently, WFF is far too complex and has been undermined through both failure of policy to index it properly, and by deliberate cuts that reduce its worth over time.

Until Government acknowledges the role of poverty in poor outcomes for children and takes steps to address it, its actions will be ineffective.

While it is a good thing that homeless families are being helped financially when they need it the most, emergency grants are not a long-term solution.

Care must be taken not to undermine the needs of families by promoting a Living Wage as a ‘one-size-fits-all’ solution.

Attention to the well-being of children from families recently off benefits must be at the fore of new data analysis if the undertaking is to be meaningful.

There has been no notable improvement for children in poverty over the past decade, and it is imperative that significant extra funding be directed to improving outcomes.

Clear evidence that the benefits of a booming economy are not reaching those who need them most.

Despite the efforts of their parents, children who suffer the effects of poverty are at risk of vulnerability and poor outcomes.

“We need a realistic increase in the minimum wage and properly indexed weekly Working for Families support to help sustain living standards.”

Many families turn to short-term loan providers to ensure their children are as adequately equipped as their peers, resulting in ongoing, increased weekly costs.

Homeless youths may be living in cars, on couches, or in garages - while the larger public remains unconscious to their struggles.

CPAG applauds the visionary step taken by this district to direct funding to extending free general health visits for all children until they turn 18.

How the Government spent well over $100,000 and 15 years pursuing a chronically-ill beneficiary mother for a debt she should not have.

CPAG’s priority for the 2017 election is the introduction of measures to substantially reduce child hospital admissions for preventable illnesses.

Providing for educational needs means better financial planning and resourcing for schools, but also ensuring that children's needs are met in the home.