Anglicare Australia says the Inequality in Australia report, released by the Australian Council of Social Service today, is yet more evidence of inequality in Australia. “Inequality is real – and this report shows that it’s worse than many people think,” said Anglicare Australia Acting Executive Director Roland Manderson.

As part of NAIDOC Week celebrations, Anglicare Australia has launched its first Reconciliation Action Plan. The Plan has been endorsed by Reconciliation Australia and marks the first steps in our reconciliation journey.

Anglicare Australia has called on the Government to properly fund Centrelink to identify and assist vulnerable clients. The call follows the release of a landmark study on the impact of Centrelink automation on Anglicare staff and clients.

Anglicare Australia has joined leaders from ten national NGOs, along with a delegation of people seeking asylum and community members, gathered at Parliament House 18 June 2018 to implore the Australian Government to stop cuts that will lead to a humanitarian crisis in our communities.

“There are some bright spots in this year’s Budget – especially for older people – but it’s a mixed bag,” Anglicare Australia Executive Director, Kasy Chambers said today.

Anglicare Australia has called for urgent action to stop renters from retiring into poverty, following the release of the Rental Affordability Snapshot this week. “Security and affordability is important for all renters – but particularly for older people who hope to enjoy a comfortable retirement,” Executive Director Kasy Chambers said

Federal and state governments are failing the test of providing secure, affordable housing according to Anglicare Australia’s Rental Affordability Snapshot.

Anglicare Australia has again called for the Centrelink automated debt recovery process to be suspended. The call is made following Professor Terry Carney's scathing analysis of the program. “From the start, this system has had no human oversight,” said Anglicare Australia Executive Director Kasy Chambers.

A new analysis shows that Australia spends nearly $21 billion each year on superannuation concessions and tax breaks for the wealthiest 20% of Australians. “For years, we have been told that superannuation tax breaks and concessions are about helping ‘average’ Australians. Our research shows that is simply not true,” said Anglicare Australia Executive Director Kasy Chambers.

Anglicare Australia today called on the government to take urgent action on tax breaks and concessions in the next budget. The calls follow the release of The Cost of Privilege, a report commissioned by Australia and prepared by Per Capita.