Recapping Poverty Y10

How does the OECD define poverty in Australia?

• Living on an income less than half the median household income

• Having no job and no income at all

• Earning below the minimum wage

• Living in a rural or remote area

Which of the following is a key cause of poverty in Australia?

• Unemployment or lack of paid work

• Choosing to spend too much money on luxury goods

• Living in a small town or rural area

• Owning a house but having no savings

Why are Indigenous Australians more likely to experience poverty?

• They are three times more likely to be unemployed than non-Indigenous Australians

• They have lower levels of education by choice

• The government provides fewer support services for Indigenous communities

• There are strict laws preventing Indigenous Australians from accessing financial aid

How does low education contribute to poverty?

• It reduces job opportunities and earning potential

• It prevents people from accessing government welfare

• It means people spend too much time in school and not working

• It only affects people who want to work in highly skilled industries

How does the government help people in poverty?

• By providing welfare payments, public services, and support programs

• By ensuring everyone has the same income

• By giving money directly to unemployed people every month with no conditions

• By offering free housing to anyone who applies

Which of the following is an example of a social security payment that helps people in poverty?

• Centrelink welfare payments

• Higher interest rates on savings accounts

• A government loan for purchasing a home

• Tax increases for low income earners

Why is affordable housing important for reducing poverty?

• It allows people to have stable living conditions while managing other expenses

• It guarantees that no one will ever become unemployed

• It prevents people from needing government support

• It ensures that all houses cost the same, regardless of location

How does poverty affect families with a single parent?

• Single parent households often struggle financially because there is only one income

• Single parents receive no government assistance

• Children in single parent families must start working earlier

• Single parent families are less likely to experience poverty than dual income families

What is one consequence of poverty on a person's health?

• Limited access to healthcare can lead to poorer physical and mental health

• People in poverty are always healthier because they cannot afford junk food

• People in poverty are more likely to live longer due to government aid

• There is no connection between poverty and health outcomes

How can improving access to education help reduce poverty?

• It increases job opportunities and earning potential

• It guarantees that everyone will become wealthy

• It ensures that people do not need government assistance

• It prevents people from experiencing unemployment