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Grace Crivellaro

UNCOVERED: Aussies skipping dental medical care to afford rent | History Defined

People are skipping meals and skimping on fresh produce in order to afford the rent. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

Squeezed by rising energy and housing costs, many Australians are are skipping meals, medical care and heating to keep a roof over their heads.

A survey by campaign group Everybody's Home has found many people are sacrificing driving, meals and medical appointments in a bid to afford their rent or mortgage payments.

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