NAPCAN supports Families Australia’s call for all politicians to do more for vulnerable families this election

In its 2013 Federal election proposals, Families Australia calls on all Australian political parties to prioritise the needs of families and individuals experiencing vulnerability and marginalisation.

Families Australia CEO Brian Babington today said that many Australian families continue to struggle. In this election campaign, we urge politicians to give special attention to helping families who face multiple and complex problems, such as substance abuse, mental illness and family violence.

Read the full policy proposal document here.

See Families Australia’s press release here.

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