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Poverty, disadvantage in children directly linked to greater lifelong social exclusion

A general view as Kindergarten students work on an activity at Annandale Public School in Sydney.

A new study shows young Australians experiencing poverty and disadvantage are at greater risk of being excluded at school than their peers. Source: AAP / AAP

A new study shows young Australians experiencing poverty and disadvantage puts them at greater risk of social exclusion, which could affect the rest of their lives. It calls for reforms to tackle child poverty and help schools to break the cycle.


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By Arianna Lucente

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A new study shows young Australians experiencing poverty and disadvantage puts them at greater risk of social exclusion, which could affect the rest of their lives. It calls for reforms to tackle child poverty and help schools to break the cycle.



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