Charities struggling as demand for welfare surges
| Source: | 7.30 Report |
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| Published: | Wednesday, November 26, 2008 6:42 AEDT |
| Expires: | Tuesday, February 24, 2009 6:42 AEDT |
A report commissioned by leading welfare agencies predicts the global financial crisis will have an acute impact on the most disadvantaged members of society. Charities claim that they are already buckling under a surge in demand for welfare and are calling for emergency action to be taken by state and federal governments.
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