Affordable grocery prices in Lockhart River
Soum and Charlene work at the Freddie Clarence Moses Supermarket where the Low-Cost Essentials Subsidy Scheme is helping shoppers buy household staples at lower prices.
Soum Saha and Charlene Rocky work at the Freddie Clarence Moses Supermarket in Lockhart River, named after Ms Rocky’s grandfather.
Mr. Moses fought for the opening of the store and managed it for many years, providing a vital service to the local community.
His granddaughter is continuing this legacy of serving their community.
“He probably would be proud, you know, that I’m working here” she said.
Stores like the Freddie Clarence Moses Supermarket provide essential goods to remote communities like Lockhart River.
The Australian Government’s Low-Cost Essentials Subsidy Scheme is helping remote communities around Australia by providing affordable prices for 30 household staples.
Soum and Charlene have already seen the difference the Scheme has made to everyday budgets.
“This is amazing for the remote communities. People will save a bit of money, this is helping them. They can save, and I can see people buying more” Soum said.
113 community stores have already signed up to be part of the Low-Cost Essentials Subsidy Scheme. The Government has just expanded the scheme so now an estimated 225 remote stores across Australia can apply to join up to sell cheaper groceries.
Find out more at https://www.niaa.gov.au/food-security