More information on financial stress can be found in the following document:
Household income, living standards and financial stress (Year Book Australia, 2002)
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FINANCIAL STRESS INDICATORS, Households |
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- Spent more money than received in the last 12 months
- Were unable to raise $2,000 in a week for something important
- Could not pay electricity, gas or telephone bills on time
- Could not pay car registration or insurance on time
- Could not afford to heat the home
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- Sought assistance from welfare/community organisations
- Sought financial help from friends or family
- Could not afford a holiday for at least one week a year
- Could not afford a night out once a fortnight
- Could not afford friends or family over for a meal once a month
- Could not afford a special meal once a week
- Could only afford secondhand clothes most of the time
- Could not afford leisure or hobby activities
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