Investing in WA’s Future: Reducing Poverty and Improving Children's Wellbeing

Over 94,000 children in WA are living in poverty. As part of Western Australia's Anti-Poverty Week, join the WA Social Research Network to hear about research on the impact of poverty on children’s physical, social and emotional development and practical policy solutions to support WA’s children and families.

Guest presenters include:

• Alex Hughes and Renna Gayde, 100 Families WA
• Dr Rosemary Cahill, Telethon Kids Institute
• Jay Weatherill, CEO Thrive by Five
• Colin Pettit, WA Commissioner for Children and Young People
• Mark Glasson, CEO Anglicare WA 
• Fiona Beermier, CEO Ngala

Anglicare WA acknowledges Aboriginal people as the Traditional Custodians of this land. We pay our respects to their strength, cultural resilience and the Elders past and present.

COVID-19 RESPONSE: Please do not attend if unwell or have cold or flu like symptoms. 

*ACROD parking available at the venue. If you have any additional requirements to facilitate your participation, please contact the event coordinator to discuss suitable arrangements.