For the disadvantaged in our community daily nutrition is often not adequate to support a healthy functioning body.

This can lead to an increased risk of:

Type 2 diabetes
Coronary heart disease
Stroke
High blood pressure
Tooth decay
Poor eyesight

Skin conditions, inflammation and slow-healing wounds (ulcers)
Anemia
Poor immunity from bacteria and viruses
High cholesterol

Osteoporosis, brittle bones and frailty
Obesity
Cancer of the esophagus, stomach and bowel
Low growth rates in children

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Homelessness Australia (2016)

In Australia:

Total Homeless

116,427

Men

58%

Women

42%

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders

20%

People aged 12-24 years

24%

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Homelessness Australia (2016)

Malnutrition

1 in 3 Hospital patients
(estimate 35-43%)

1 in 2 Aged care residents
(range 32-72%)

Source: Dietitians Association of Australia (2018)

Poverty

3 Million

Australian’s living in poverty

Children

25%

Source: Australian Council of Social Service, 2018

The challenges can be complicated and are impacted by many factors:

Aged

Access and ability to eat nutrient dense food as appetite diminishes.

Homeless

Access to regular nutritious meals.

Farmers/rural communities

Higher prices of nutritious food in the country due to transport costs.

Families

Ability to provide nutritious meals with high cost of living.

Children

Malnourished children lack focus in school and can not reach full potential physically or academically.

Indigenous communities

Fruit and vegetables considered luxuries due to high costs and inconsistent availability.

Crisis

During times of high stress, personal crisis and natural disasters the body runs on adrenalin. Over time this depletes the immune system and can lead to illness.

The challenges can be complicated and are impacted by many factors:

Aged

Access and ability to eat nutrient dense food as appetite diminishes.

Homeless

Access to regular nutritious meals.

Farmers/rural communities

Higher prices of nutritious food in the country due to transport costs.

Families

Ability to provide nutritious meals with high cost of living.

Children

Malnourished children lack focus in school and can not reach full potential physically or academically.

Indigenous communities

Fruit and vegetables considered luxuries due to high costs and inconsistent availability.

Crisis

During times of high stress, personal crisis and natural disasters the body runs on adrenalin. Over time this depletes the immune system and can lead to illness.