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Settlement Guide: Money advice and survival tips for turbulent times.

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A survey conducted by Unions New South Wales found that temporary migrants have endured financial hardship during COVID-19. Eighty-seven per cent of survey respondents reported that they have problems paying their weekly expenses while 43 per cent skip meals on a regular basis.


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A survey conducted by Unions New South Wales found that temporary migrants have endured financial hardship during COVID-19. Eighty-seven per cent of survey respondents reported that they have problems paying their weekly expenses while 43 per cent skip meals on a regular basis.


However, there are a number of strategies people can use to deal with money problems during these difficult times and make life more bearable.

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