Support Services Overwhelmed as More Australians Go Homeless: Report

‘Homelessness services are so stretched they are having to turn away one in two people who knock on their doors,’ said Homelessness NSW CEO.

A homeless girl sleeps on the ground by a sign asking for food and clothing in Sydney, Australia, on Jan. 18, 2021. Jenny Evans/Getty Images

A new analysis has shown an increase in the number of Australians already experiencing homelessness and rough sleeping when they seek help from homeless services.

This comes as the Australian rental market has seen a surge in prices and record-low vacancy rates.