Did you know in Western Australia, just 16% of people experiencing financial hardship reach out for help straight away? Even more concerning, over a third (36%) wait more than a year before seeking support. This Anti-Poverty Week, we’re shining a light on the power of financial counselling and encouraging people to reach out early when they’re struggling. Uniting WA’s financial counsellors can help with: • Managing debt • Meeting financial commitments • Accessing government assistance It’s a vital service - and it’s completely free. Hear more from Uniting WA financial counsellor Paul Jordan on Money Money Money. 🎧 Listen to the episode today https://ow.ly/RonA50XaPXu #AntiPovertyWeek #APW2025 #NoPlaceforPoverty #MoneyMoneyMoney (fb)

It’s Anti-Poverty Week, and we’re proud to see Uniting WA’s expertise reaching listeners far and wide on the Money Money Money podcast💛 Uniting WA Financial Counsellor Paul Jordan joins host Glen James to explore what poverty really looks like in Australia - challenging stigma and encouraging people to seek support when they need it most. This timely conversation follows new research from ACOSS and UNSW revealing that 3.7 million people - 14.2% of Australians - were living in poverty in 2022–23, including 1 in 6 children. 🎧 Listen to the episode today https://ow.ly/ZuJq50XaPXw #AntiPovertyWeek #APW2025 #NoPlaceforPoverty #MoneyMoneyMoney #UnitingWA (fb)