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Low income renters smashed as Brisbane affordability hits lowest ever level

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  Rental affordability in Greater Brisbane has plunged to its lowest ever level with people on low incomes bearing the brunt of the crisis, according to the annual National Shelter-SGS Economics and Planning Rental Affordability Index.   The index – which cross references median rents with average incomes – shows that Greater Brisbane’s affordability has … Continued

Annual rental affordability index – embargoed 14 November

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The annual National Shelter-SGS Economics and Planning Rental Affordability Index will go live on Tuesday 14 November, with confronting trends for Queensland. To receive the report materials under strict embargo or arrange an interview, please contact Charlie@hortonadvisory.com.au 0452 606 171 

Eating healthy saves money at the checkout, research shows

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New research has found choosing a healthy diet can save families $150 a fortnight at the checkout Most Queenslanders do not meet the recommended daily serves of any of the five food groups An affordable healthy diet can have the biggest impact in regional areas where rates of chronic conditions are higher and families earn less than … Continued

$20,000 to boost physical activity at Mount Isa school

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$20,000 in grant funding has been awarded to Barkly Highway State School P&C for an innovative ‘outdoor classroom’ initiative to increase students’ participation and learning through physical activity The GenQ Health and Wellbeing Queensland Grants Program aims to support the health and wellbeing of infants, children and young people  Grants were awarded to initiatives that … Continued

More than $43,000 to boost Brisbane, Logan and Redlands children’s health and wellbeing

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More than $43,000 in grant funding has been awarded to community-led projects in south-east Queensland The GenQ Health and Wellbeing Queensland Grants Program aims to support the health and wellbeing of infants, children and young people  Grants were awarded to initiatives that promote physical activity, nutrition, health literacy, wellbeing and/or health equity   Local communities across … Continued

More than $38,000 to boost Wide Bay Burnett children’s health and wellbeing

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More than $38,000 in grant funding has been awarded to community-led projects in the Wide Bay Burnett region The GenQ Health and Wellbeing Queensland Grants Program aims to support the health and wellbeing of infants, children and young people  Grants were awarded to initiatives that promote physical activity, nutrition, health literacy, wellbeing and/or health equity   … Continued

$30,000 to boost Sunshine Coast Region’s children’s health and wellbeing

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$30,000 in grant funding has been awarded to community-led projects in the Sunshine Coast region The GenQ Health and Wellbeing Queensland Grants Program aims to support the health and wellbeing of infants, children and young people  Grants were awarded to initiatives that promote physical activity, nutrition, health literacy, wellbeing and/or health equity   Local communities across … Continued

$138,500 to boost Far North Queensland’s children’s health and wellbeing

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$138,500 in grant funding has been awarded to community-led projects in Queensland’s Far North The GenQ Health and Wellbeing Queensland Grants Program aims to support the health and wellbeing of infants, children and young people  Grants were awarded to initiatives that promote physical activity, nutrition, health literacy, wellbeing and/or health equity   Local communities across Queensland … Continued

Over $48,000 to boost children’s health and wellbeing in Central Queensland

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$48,808 in grant funding has been awarded to community-led projects in Central Queensland  The GenQ Health and Wellbeing Queensland Grants Program aims to support the health and wellbeing of infants, children and young people  Grants were awarded to initiatives that promote physical activity, nutrition, health literacy, wellbeing and/or health equity   Local communities across Queensland are … Continued