Could You Survive on the Breadline? (2021)

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.