Home truths: renters' stories from the Australian housing crisis.

Growing vegetables to save $ for rent

Our rent increase was not enough to warrant moving but has still affected our budget. You can’t change electricity or water providers. We have cut down on driving, reduced meat consumption, don’t buy coffee and lunches at university, and use the local Buy Nothing Group for things we need. We’re not paying for streaming services but sharing with friends. Using the library more. Walking places rather than public transport. Trying to grow some food.

- Nancy, 

Manuka, ACT

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