Human face of Australian poverty: St Vincent de Paul highlights stories of struggle

By Judith Ireland
Updated October 14 2015 - 1:14am, first published 12:15am
Community and welfare groups have long been calling for Newstart payments for a single person  to be boosted by $50 a week.
Community and welfare groups have long been calling for Newstart payments for a single person to be boosted by $50 a week.
The St Vincent de Paul Society report collects more than 70 stories of Australians living in poverty. Photo: Jim RIce
The St Vincent de Paul Society report collects more than 70 stories of Australians living in poverty. Photo: Jim RIce
St Vincent de Paul  national chief executive John Falzon said attitudes towards people needing welfare had changed for the worse. Photo: Tamara Voninski
St Vincent de Paul national chief executive John Falzon said attitudes towards people needing welfare had changed for the worse. Photo: Tamara Voninski

Gemma* was working at a popular fast-food restaurant when she slipped and hurt herself on some wet stairs that had not been properly marked.

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