MEDIA ALERT
Launch of Wesley Mission’s third report on financial stress
On the eve of the RBA’s announcement on mortgage interest rates, Wesley Mission
will release its 100-page report on financial stress in NSW on Monday, November 1
at 10.30 am.
The survey and report contains details of the impact of financial stress on
households, some comparative analysis from Wesley Mission’s 2006 and 2008
financial stress reports and suggested ways forward to deal with the problem.
The Wesley Report covers:
The extent of financial stress
Which households are hurting the most
Ability to meet future financial obligations
Ability to pay off credit cards
Attitudes to saving
Impact of financial stress on physical and mental health
Policy recommendations
Launch Details
Title: Making ends meet: Financial stress is not just about money
Date: Monday, November 1, 2010
Time: 10.30 am
Venue: Wesley Mission Centre, 220 Pitt Street, Sydney (opposite Hilton Hotel)
Speakers:
The Rev Dr Keith Garner, CEO, Wesley Mission, Sydney.
The Hon David Bradbury, Parliamentary Secretary to the
Treasurer
Media should arrive from 10.15 am. Copies of the report and other supporting
material will be available on the day.
Further information:
Graeme Cole
02 9263-5350
0408 470 722
Gavin Hanbridge
02 9263-5532
0438 453 894
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