Homelessness Shelters Forced to Turn People Away and Leave Calls Unanswered

A recent report has demonstrated that Australian homelessness shelters are having to turn people away and leave calls and emails unanswered.

A homeless man sleeps at a shop front in central Melbourne, Australia, on Oct. 28, 2023. Susan Mortimer/The Epoch Times

A report from Homelessness Australia and Impact Economics found that homelessness services are under overwhelming pressure.

The report uncovered that frontline services are forced to turn people away and leave phone calls unanswered, and are calling for the government to increase support.