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Narrated by Margot Robbie and sharing the often secret lives of an eclectic group of women across Australia, UNDER COVER shines a light on the devastating reality that women over 50 are the fastest growing cohort experiencing homelessness in the country.

Their moving but optimistic portraits reveal the struggles these women face, and lay bare the flaws in our society, as well as our economic fragility in the modern world.


Watch the trailer


Articles & press

The Conversation, August 19, 2022

The Age, August 16, 2022

ScreenHub, August 9, 2022

ABC National Radio, July 26, 2022

The Curb, August 3, 2022

Inside Film, August 12, 2022

ABC Radio Melbourne, August 4, 2022






The Under Cover documentary might not be in cinemas anymore, but you can still bring the film to your local community. Reach out to find out how.

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If Under Cover resonated with you, you might also want to watch Careless, our documentary about the crisis in Australia's aged care system.


Industry funding & support

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Private funding partners:

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Major impact partners

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