Looks at three single mothers living on social security benefits or pensions and how they maintain their family lives. These women raise fundamental questions about single parenthood and the Australian social security system.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
017707
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Women - Australia
Documentary → Documentary films - Australia
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Australia - Social conditions
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Public welfare - Australia
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Single parents
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Social security - Australia
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Women - Australia
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Women - Social conditions
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Women - Australia
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
VHS; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)