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POVERTY IN AUSTRALIA


Poverty in Australia

God’s gift of creation was intended for the use of all and yet the basic needs of millions of people in our world go unmet. Even in a rich country like Australia many people live in poverty.

Anti Poverty Week
Find out about action planned for 17 - 23 October all around the country.
“The challenge that Jesus presented to the rich young man is the same we face in Australia today: will we use our great wealth for the benefit of all and particularly for those who have been denied the benefits of prosperity?”
Australian Bishops, Social Justice Sunday Statement 2008
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