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Over-crowding the new homelessness crisis- report

Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 5th June 2013 - The number of Australians living in “severely crowded” and temporary housing has seen the number of people classed as homeless rise significantly, casting doubt over COAG’s benchmark…

National Homelessness Services Achievement Awards

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 2nd May 2013 - Seven community organisations from across Australia have been recognised for their outstanding work to prevent and tackle homelessness, as recipients of National Homelessness…

Streets Safer Than Living at Home – Wesley Report

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 30th April 2013 - Living on the streets can leave children and young people with lifelong mental and physical scars but for a growing number it is a far safer option than staying at home, according to…

States Sign Off on Homelessness Agreement

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 28th March 2013 - All State and Territory housing ministers have finally made a deal with the Federal Government in a $320 million agreement to continue national homelessness services but the Not…

Affordable Housing Missing from Sydney Plan

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 19th March 2013 - The NSW Government’s new plan for housing and jobs in Sydney fails to include any plans to expand the provision of social and affordable housing, according to the peak body for…

Agreement on Homelessness in Limbo

Staff Reporter, Monday, 25th February 2013 - National welfare Not for Profit Mission Australia has warned that vital support to thousands of vulnerable and homeless Australians is in limbo, while a crucial funding agreement…

Homeless Men Suffer Worse Stress than Returned Servicemen – Study

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 21st February 2013 - Homeless men experience higher levels of post-traumatic stress disorder than the mainstream male population, including returned servicemen, a new study has found. The Mission…

Homelessness Audit Criticises Govt Departments

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 7th February 2013 - A new report by Victoria’s Auditor-General into recent initiatives to tackle homelessness has criticised a number of government departments over their administration…

Homelessness Crisis Still High – Report

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 18th December 2012 -
Need for homelessness services is still high according to a new report. Demand for crisis accommodation remains high in Australia, with specialist homelessness agencies…

Online Christmas Shopping? – Homepage for the Homeless!

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 18th December 2012 - Online Christmas shoppers can give a lasting gift doing their Christmas shopping from Homepage for the Homeless, a charity webpage set up to support young Australians who will be…

Homelessness on Minister’s Agenda for US

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 11th December 2012 - Federal Minister for Housing, Homelessness and Small Business Brendan O'Connor will use a trip to the US to develop ways to encourage Australia's corporate and private…

Journey to Social Inclusion – Homelessness Evaluation

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 6th December 2012 - A new social inclusion project has found that tailored, intensive, long-term support can change the lives of Australians experiencing chronic homelessness. The report reveals…

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