Struggle Street 2015

The series sheds light on the struggles and aspirations of residents in public housing areas around Western Sydney; areas which have been commonly associated with high unemployment, drug use and problems with the law.

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    Season 1

    2015

    3 episodes

    Season 1 of Struggle Street premiered on May 6, 2015.

    Hosted by Janice Petersen, experts will dissect the issues, discuss the problems and seek solutions around the major themes raised in Struggle Street; from mental health, to drug issues, entrenched disadvantage, welfare, housing and the experience of those from CALD backgrounds. We also hear first-hand from invited audience members and politicians from all sides to hear what's been done, and what more can be done, to alleviate the challenges for struggling Australians.

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    Season 2

    2017

    7 episodes

    Season 2 of Struggle Street premiered on November 28, 2017.

    The new series of Struggle Street offers a raw and unflinching portrayal of struggle and hardship in Australia.

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    Season 3

    2019

    4 episodes

    Season 3 of Struggle Street premiered on October 9, 2019.