Could You Survive On The Breadline?

Season 1

Three prominent Australians will go on separate immersive journeys to gain insights into the world of poverty and disadvantage in Australia. The experience will be confronting and at times emotional - but how will it change them?

Where to Watch Season 1

3 Episodes

Episode 1
E1
Episode 1Three contributors will be forced to hand over their credit cards and forgo all access to their current lives as they travel separately to different parts of New South Wales to live for nine days.
Episode 2
E2
Episode 2The three key contributors will experience the challenges of trying to support a family on welfare.
Episode 3
E3
Episode 3In this episode, attention shifts to the job market, as the three contributors experience the challenges of trying to find work and survive on an irregular pay-packet in this tough new era of employment in Australia. From applying for non-existent full-time jobs, to working as underpaid and under-employed food delivery drivers on zero-hour contracts, to small business owners having to work multiple menial and low-paying jobs to get by.