Students under pressure: Navigating the cost-of-living crisis

WA students are struggling with rising living costs, turning to community support networks to balance study, housing pressures and survival.
(Photo: Genyvra Caecillia).

Students across Western Australia are feeling the pressure of rising living costs, from soaring rents to everyday grocery bills. Genyvra Caecillia explores how students are navigating financial stress, the impact it is having on their studies and wellbeing, and how community support networks — including food banks and online sharing groups — are helping many stay afloat.

Genyvra Caecillia is a Journalism and Broadcast Media student at Edith Cowan University. Passionate about news, politics, and storytelling, she enjoys producing meaningful stories that inform, engage, and connect communities.

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