A Western Australian living on the gross national minimum wage in 2018 would have to survive on $719.20 weekly.
With rising living cost and housing prices, the amount was certainly inadequate, which would increase the poverty rate and hence homelessness in the State.
The Shopfront is the Archdiocesan agency fully committed to fighting homelessness and helping those in need.

The Record Magazine Issue 1. Front Cover: Feby Plando. It has been an honour to be part of the hardworking team that has worked together in developing the new publication of the Archdiocese of Perth, The Record Magazine. With 140 years of history behind its development, I am certain readers will be able to appreciate the research, intuitive writing and creative design that have come ...