‘I used old clothes and toilet paper instead of period products’: South Australia’s period poverty crisis

Period poverty is real and it's happening in our own backyard.

There is a silent crisis that’s forcing young people to use toilet paper, socks and old clothes in place of proper period products. We can and must do better. I am committed to ending period poverty through legislation, education, and strong community partnerships.

I'm proud to stand alongside organisations like KickStart for Kids, who are leading the charge on the ground to end period poverty in South Australia.

Read the full article by Evangeline Polymeneas; "I used old clothes and toilet paper instead of period products": South Australia’s period poverty crisis

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SA-BEST is built on the promise of keeping government accountable. Founded by Nick Xenophon in 2017, the party was born out of frustration with the two-party system and a desire to restore integrity, transparency, and accountability to South Australian politics.SA-BEST stands for practical, people-first policies that cut through political spin. Whether it’s advocating for stronger protections for children, fairer workplace laws, or reforming broken systems like gambling and corrections, SA-BEST puts community needs ahead of party interests.With Connie Bonaros leading SA-BEST, she continues to challenge the status quo, scrutinise government decisions, and amplify the voices of everyday South Australians.

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