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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.
Support Services Overwhelmed as More Australians Go Homeless: Report
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
Alfred Bui
Alfred Bui
12/12/2023|Updated: 12/12/2023
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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.

Alfred Bui
Alfred Bui
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Alfred Bui is an Australian reporter based in Melbourne and focuses on local and business news. He is a former small business owner and has two master’s degrees in business and business law. Contact him at [email protected].
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