Rising cost of living forcing Australians to skip hygiene essentials, survey finds

As the cost of living continues to climb, a research shows more Australians are skipping basic hygiene items like soap and toothpaste.

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Key Points

• 1 in 8 Australians have recently skipped purchasing hygiene or cleaning products to prioritise essentials like food or rent, according to Good360 Australia.
• Young people and women are most affected: nearly one-third of youth and 21% of women are worried they can no longer afford essential hygiene items.
• Charities step in: Organisations like Liverpool Women’s Health Centre and Good360 are providing free hygiene products to thousands in need, preventing both health risks and product waste.

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Hygiene essentials, hindi na kayang bilhin ng mga Australian dahil sa cost of living ayon sa isang survey

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