Tweet Facebook Mail A staggering 3.7 million Australian households have reported struggling to put food on the table in the last 12 months, a new report has revealed. The sobering statistics were shared by atWork Australia, which also noted between August 2022 and February 2023, with inflation at a 33-year high, 53 per cent of Australians struggled to afford basic needs like food and shelter.
AtWork Australia – an employment services provider – reported a significant increase in Australians requiring their services as the cost-of-living crisis persists. READ MORE: 'Tech king' missing after luxury superyacht sinks in freak storm 3.7 million Aussies have reported struggling to put food on the table.
(iStock) Challenges facing their clients have included employees needing to take on additional hours to make ends meet and a "noticeable" slowdown in recruitment. Many of those who are need to tap into these services recently are doing so for the first time. NSW woman Klara recently used the services provided by AtWork Australia and Dress for Success, after she struggled to find employment following past abuse.
The 58-year-old woman was able to find a job through their help. "atWork Australia provided me with the guidance and resources I needed to find a job that fits my skills and aspirations. I am now working as a cleaner, at multiple sites, and I absolutely love it," she said.
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