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New survey shows many university students can't afford food and basic necessities

One in seven university students regularly go without food and other necessities because they can't afford them

One in seven Australian university students say they regularly cannot afford food and other basic necessities, with Indigenous students the worst affected. Image: One in seven university students regularly go without food and other necessities because they can't afford them (AAP)


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One in seven Australian university students say they regularly cannot afford food and other basic necessities, with Indigenous students the worst affected. Image: One in seven university students regularly go without food and other necessities because they can't afford them (AAP)


Those working in the sector are calling on the federal government to increase income support for students, saying the current rates inadequately cover living expenses.


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