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| 17 October 2011 |
 Poverty and severe hardship affect more than a million Australians. Anti-Poverty Week, which began yesterday, aims to strengthen public understanding of the causes and consequences of poverty. Noel Mundy, Mission Australia’s State Director for Tasmania and Victoria, is one of the State Co-Chairs of the National Facilitating Group of Anti-Poverty Week. On Sunday he hosted a launch event at Mission Australia Centre Chigwell House in Hobart that included a free barbecue, face painting, a jumping castle and many more family-friendly activities. In Western Australia, Mission Australia’s team in Port Hedland is hosting a wine and cheese supper to screen the award winning documentary More 4 Me, which documents what people can’t live without in the poorest and richest parts of our world. Scott Vawser, WA Chaplain and Youth Support Worker said although he had seen the documentary five times it still had a powerful impact on him. “Each time I feel more convicted and challenged about my engagement with the poor and those far less privileged than myself,” he said. “I love the way the film shows people ‘just like me’ and shows how extremely luxurious my way of life is in comparison to so many. Mission Australia staff who have already seen the documentary have commented on how inspired they were to continue their work.” Anti-Poverty Week was established in Australia as an expansion of the United Nation’s annual International Anti-Poverty Day on 17 October. It is designed to encourage research, discussion and action to address issues related to poverty. In line with our mission to see a fairer Australia, Mission Australia has been a key supporter of Anti-poverty Week through activities, advocacy and donations. Last year, more than 450 activities were organised for Anti-Poverty Week, a 12 per cent increase from the previous year - and we want to help increase that again this year! For more information about Anti-Poverty Week, activities in your area and resources, visit the Anti-Poverty Week website. http://www.antipovertyweek.org.au/  |
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