Could You Survive on the Breadline?
Overview
Could You Survive on the Breadline? follows three well-known Australians as they navigate the challenges of living on welfare. With over three million Australians facing poverty in 2020, this SBS three-part documentary immerses its participants into the tough realities of budgeting for essentials like rent, food, medicine, and bills. As they experience life on the brink, viewers gain insight into the struggles of those relying on government support, highlighting the stark differences between perception and reality in Australia’s welfare system.
Episodes
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Episode 1
Three participants will be required to surrender their credit cards and cut ties with their everyday lives as they embark on separate journeys across ...
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Episode 2
The three main contributors will face the difficulties of attempting to provide for a family while relying on welfare assistance.
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Episode 3
This episode focuses on the struggles faced by the three contributors as they navigate the daunting job market in Australia. They contend with the har...
