The holiday season can be particularly tough for the most vulnerable in our community, not only with presents for children or a visit to family unaffordable, but also with increased isolation.
For too many people, their Christmas wish is as simple as an opportunity to secure a decent job and build a better life for themselves and their family.
Can you imagine not being able to support yourself or your loved ones for 46 weeks? That is the average length of time it takes for a jobseeker in Australia to find work. Long-term unemployment pushes people into deep disadvantage.
At the Brotherhood of St Laurence, our employment programs provide a pathway out of poverty.
With your help this Christmas, we can support more people like Peter, Emily and George into secure work. Please donate today.
Your support has never been so important.
*ACOSS 2016