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Older Single Women Suffer Poverty in Australia Study
Mrs Stephenson reports that private rental and inadequate pensions push elderly single women into dire hardship. She profiles 13 cases showing high rents, lack of assets, and limited public support, arguing for better benefits, housing options, and understanding from welfare bodies. The 1971 study critiques the Social Service Act and pension rules as biased against spinster elders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perth
Marganet Stephens
Caounel of
Local Service of
Journe
The
Australia Public Health Association
Stephenson
Come
Wentworth
Eooto
Social Service
Department of Social Services
Siwu
Spinester
Willow
Housing Commission
Advertiser
Private Hospitals Association of
Nursing Home
Act
Canberra
Commonwealth Government
Australia