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Groups call for federal action on youth homelessness

Groups call for federal action on youth homelessness

More than 80 organisations from across Australia have called on the federal government to address youth homelessness as the budget approaches.

'Once-in-lifetime housing crisis' engulfing Vic: body

'Once-in-lifetime housing crisis' engulfing Vic: body

'Once-in-lifetime housing crisis' engulfing Vic: body

'Once-in-lifetime housing crisis' engulfing Vic: body

Victoria's peak homelessness body has criticised the government for cutting homelessness programs in the middle of a "once-in-a-lifetime housing crisis".

Employed yet homeless become new face of housing crisis

Employed yet homeless become new face of housing crisis

Employed yet homeless become new face of housing crisis

Employed yet homeless become new face of housing crisis

One quarter of homeless people have a job but the housing crisis leaves them with no alternative, say advocates pushing for greater investment in social homes.

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Labor cops friendly fire over homelessness funding

Labor cops friendly fire over homelessness funding

Unions and sector representatives are calling for an increase in homelessness support funding as demand continues to rise.

NSW mulls levy on Airbnb rentals to fix housing crunch

NSW mulls levy on Airbnb rentals to fix housing crunch

A levy on Airbnb-style short rentals is one option being considered by the NSW government to help address the worsening lack of housing options.

Homeless hotspots on the rise with soaring rents

Homeless hotspots on the rise with soaring rents

An increase in the number of people accessing specialist support services for homelessness has appeared in areas where rents have risen sharply.

San Fran horror raised amid fears for kids' home hopes

San Fran horror raised amid fears for kids' home hopes

When it comes to home ownership, the older you are and the earlier you buy, the better off you are, leaders have been told at a summit.

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Review, funding boost launched to end homelessness

Review, funding boost launched to end homelessness

Review, funding boost launched to end homelessness

Review, funding boost launched to end homelessness

The Queensland government has launched a homelessness review with specialist support services also receiving a $390 million funding boost.

Support groups had to turn more homeless away in 2023

Support groups had to turn more homeless away in 2023

Support groups had to turn more homeless away in 2023

Support groups had to turn more homeless away in 2023

The peak body for homelessness support says members have reported more incidences of turning people away in 2023.

No room: record numbers of Indigenous people seek help

No room: record numbers of Indigenous people seek help

No room: record numbers of Indigenous people seek help

No room: record numbers of Indigenous people seek help

Indigenous people experience homelessness at higher rates than non-Indigenous Australians. Advocates are calling for support of Indigenous-led solutions.

Homeless services under pressure in housing crisis

Homeless services under pressure in housing crisis

Homeless services under pressure in housing crisis

Homeless services under pressure in housing crisis

More homeless people are seeking support when they've already been forced onto the streets, in data labelled "stark and alarming" by Homelessness Australia.

'Sleeping bag killer' culpable for homeless murder

'Sleeping bag killer' culpable for homeless murder

'Sleeping bag killer' culpable for homeless murder

'Sleeping bag killer' culpable for homeless murder

A man who says he always wanted to kill someone has been found criminally responsible for the violent murder of homeless man Andrew Murray in 2019.

WA premier lashes Perth mayor as women's shelter closes

WA premier lashes Perth mayor as women's shelter closes

WA premier lashes Perth mayor as women's shelter closes

WA premier lashes Perth mayor as women's shelter closes

Western Australia's premier has taken a swipe at City of Perth Lord Mayor Basil Zempilas for being on an overseas trip as a vulnerable women's shelter closes.

Living rough: 40,000 young people locked out of housing

Living rough: 40,000 young people locked out of housing

Living rough: 40,000 young people locked out of housing

Living rough: 40,000 young people locked out of housing

As the housing crisis continues and rents rise, a coalition of housing and homelessness organisations is calling for specific measures to help young people.

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WA town stops playing Wiggles to deter rough sleepers

The City of Bunbury has stopped playing the Wiggles' song Hot Potato on loop to deter homeless people from congregating in a park after the band objected.

El Nino summer taking more of a toll on homeless

As hundreds prepare to walk a week in a rough sleeper's shoes, a charity warns rising costs and climate change are making life on the streets even tougher.

Treasury warns rent freezes would reduce housing supply

Rent controls have been found to limit housing supply and the quality of homes, as well as disproportionately befitting high income earners.

Labor, Greens open doors to lock in $10b housing fund

The government's $10 billion housing future fund is set to pass through parliament in a deal with the Greens for more investment in social and affordable homes.

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Deadly fire 'a wake-up call': South African president

A deadly apartment building fire in Johannesburg has highlighted a housing crisis in the South African city, where poverty and unemployment are widespread.

Rental crisis supercharges discrimination: top advocate

With vacancies at historically low rates across the country, the race to secure a rental is fiercer than ever and it is weighing on vulnerable communities.

Rising bills, falling funds: perfect storm for refugees

Thousands of asylum seekers across Australia are struggling to make ends meet, with lower support available than for citizens.

Homeless services need $450m to meet rising demand

The number of people seeking support from homelessness services has soared, with high rents and record-low vacancy rates part of the problem.

Data tool maps NSW hotspots of housing and homelessness

Fresh analysis shows how every community in NSW is coping with rental stress, social housing and homelessness and where help is most needed.

Advocates slam politicians for failure on homelessness

The Australian Bureau of Statistics has released Census data estimating more than one in five people experiencing homelessness identifies as Indigenous.

'Can't keep up': regions grapple with homelessness rise

Regional towns are faced with more rough sleepers amid a national housing crisis as new data shows nearly 40,000 people experience long-term homelessness.

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