How many Illawarra young people are 'just scraping by' as COVID cuts work hours

Brendan Crabb
Updated April 14 2021 - 11:30pm, first published October 28 2020 - 6:12pm
DIFFICULT TIMES: Kayla Johnson, 21, lives in community housing in Wollongong. She recently had her work hours cut drastically due to the pandemic. Picture: Sylvia Liber
DIFFICULT TIMES: Kayla Johnson, 21, lives in community housing in Wollongong. She recently had her work hours cut drastically due to the pandemic. Picture: Sylvia Liber

When Kayla Johnson, 21, found her work hours slashed almost overnight due to the COVID-19 pandemic, she experienced a familiar, unpleasant feeling.

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Brendan Crabb

Brendan Crabb

Illawarra property reporter

I'm a member of ACM's national property team, covering the Illawarra and South Coast. Based in Albion Park, NSW, I write about exciting, interesting or just downright quirky properties that have been listed for sale, major sales, market trends, auctions and more. One of my favourite aspects of being a journalist is I believe everyone has a story to tell. What's yours?

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