Push for $2.7 Billion to Build 5000 Youth Housing Properties in Australian State

Push for $2.7 Billion to Build 5000 Youth Housing Properties in Australian State
A ‘For Rent’ and a ‘For Sale’ sign is seen in Canberra, Australia on Feb. 27, 2023. AAP Image/Lukas Coch
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Cathy Beacham was heavily pregnant and had escaped family violence when she was confronted by the prospect of becoming homeless.

The then-17-year-old reached out for support from her midwife, who instead called child protection not knowing what else to do, making Beacham feel degraded and fear her baby would be taken away.