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Women accounting for growing group of needy

Women aged 65 or older are the most rapidly growing group needing the Salvation Army's assistance. (AAP)
Women aged 65 or older are the most rapidly growing group needing the Salvation Army's assistance. (AAP) Source: AAP

New statistics released by the Salvation Army show more than 60 per cent of people who access their financial counseling service are women.


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By Michelle Rimmer

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New statistics released by the Salvation Army show more than 60 per cent of people who access their financial counseling service are women.



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