NSW: Huge spike in number of people sleeping rough as Australia's housing crisis bites hard
7 months, 4 weeks ago

NSW: Huge spike in number of people sleeping rough as Australia's housing crisis bites hard

Daily Mail  

Homeless numbers going up in NSW Homelessness has surged across NSW as the state's housing crisis pushes an increasing number of people onto the streets. The annual street count, released on Friday, revealed a 25 per cent spike in the tally of people sleeping rough statewide. Some of the largest increases were in coastal areas, including a near-80 per cent rise in rough-sleepers in the Coffs Harbour council region. Byron Shire, a popular tourist region in the state's north, had the most people sleeping rough of any local government area in the state. Some of the largest increases in homelessness were in coastal areas, including a near-80 per cent rise in rough-sleepers in the Coffs Harbour council region Homelessness Minister Rose Jackson said the regional figures were unprecedented but not unexpected.

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Services overwhelmed as 3 million at risk of becoming unhoused, says Homelessness Australia report
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Services overwhelmed as 3 million at risk of becoming unhoused, says Homelessness Australia report

ABC  

The rising cost of living and rates of rental stress have left about three million Australians at risk of homelessness, a more than 60 per cent increase since 2016, a new report by Homelessness Australia has found. Homelessness Australia chief executive Kate Colvin said people who had been able to afford private rentals a few years ago were now resorting …

Record number of homeless families living in hotels and B&Bs as cost to councils set to soar
3 months ago

Record number of homeless families living in hotels and B&Bs as cost to councils set to soar

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “This is not acceptable in one of the world’s richest …

Advocacy group calls for 'urgent' action on homelessness rates across NSW, as study finds sharp rise
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Advocacy group calls for 'urgent' action on homelessness rates across NSW, as study finds sharp rise

ABC  

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Sad state of Australia's housing market seen in Brisbane's growing tent city with some people saying it's the worst they've ever seen: 'What have we become?'
1 year, 1 month ago

Sad state of Australia's housing market seen in Brisbane's growing tent city with some people saying it's the worst they've ever seen: 'What have we become?'

Daily Mail  

Shocking footage has revealed dozens of Aussies are now taking up residence in a growing tent city within a picturesque waterside park in one of Australia's capital cities. Footage from the Brisbane River's foreshore has revealed a growing tent city of homeless people amid housing and cost of living crises The tents can be seen grouped together under trees between …

New rough sleepers in London rose by 12% in figures branded ‘appalling’
1 year, 5 months ago

New rough sleepers in London rose by 12% in figures branded ‘appalling’

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. To help stem the flow of homelessness, the Government must prioritise prevention, including raising …

London ‘sees 24% increase in rough sleepers year-on-year’ as living costs surge
2 years, 2 months ago

London ‘sees 24% increase in rough sleepers year-on-year’ as living costs surge

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Crisis said the increase is being driven largely by first-time rough sleepers, who represent …

Homeless man's defence after pitching tent beside the Sydney Harbour Bridge as NIMBYs complain
2 years, 4 months ago

Homeless man's defence after pitching tent beside the Sydney Harbour Bridge as NIMBYs complain

Daily Mail  

A Homeless former teacher sleeping rough in one of Australia's poshest suburbs has had a bad reception from some locals who fear his tiny camp could damage the grass and may be the beginnings of a 'tent city'. Thomas Hardy-Burstow has opened up about sleeping rough beside the Sydney Harbour Bridge as locals from one of Australia's most exclusive suburbs …

Homeless in Australia: ‘You have to be on your guard constantly’
3 years, 5 months ago

Homeless in Australia: ‘You have to be on your guard constantly’

Al Jazeera  

Soon after he left foster care, Phil found himself living on the streets of Melbourne, where he says he would sleep on traffic islands as they were brightly lit and felt safer. As well as the threat of being robbed or attacked, Phil says sleeping rough every night “gets really uncomfortable, because you’ve got no bedding no money”. While “rough …

'Extravagant' rental prices push more renters into temporary accommodation, accelerating homelessness
3 years, 5 months ago

'Extravagant' rental prices push more renters into temporary accommodation, accelerating homelessness

ABC  

New data shows rental house prices have dramatically increased in regional NSW over the past year, forcing more people out of the market and into temporary accommodation. Key points: Domain data shows house rental prices across regional NSW have drastically increased in the past year Local charities are having to foot the bill to help people struggling to find a …

Queensland's housing 'crisis' requires $4.1b, social services tell state government
3 years, 8 months ago

Queensland's housing 'crisis' requires $4.1b, social services tell state government

ABC  

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NSW homelessness deemed 'humanitarian crisis' as new wave hits amid rental market squeeze
3 years, 9 months ago

NSW homelessness deemed 'humanitarian crisis' as new wave hits amid rental market squeeze

ABC  

Domestic violence and homelessness groups along with tenancy advocates say New South Wales is on the brink of a 'humanitarian crisis' in terms of homelessness. Key points: Families who cannot find a home to rent are opting to live in their car and send their children to live with relatives Advocates fear the end of the moratorium on rental increases …

Government announces more money to help rough sleepers stay off streets
4 years, 6 months ago

Government announces more money to help rough sleepers stay off streets

The Independent  

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The coronavirus threat among the homeless is a 'ticking time-bomb' for Australia
4 years, 9 months ago

The coronavirus threat among the homeless is a 'ticking time-bomb' for Australia

ABC  

On the backstreets and in sheltered doorways of cities around the country, thousands of rough sleepers — unable to comply with the directive to "stay home" — are emerging as a source of growing concern in the battle against COVID-19. "We've been in close contact with our colleagues from the US and UK and basically it's a ticking time bomb," …

Coronavirus: Homeless people 'scared and hungry' on streets despite promise to house them over weekend
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus: Homeless people 'scared and hungry' on streets despite promise to house them over weekend

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Homeless people are “scared, hungry and desperate” as they continue …

Someone becomes street homeless in London almost every two hours as rough sleeping hits record high
5 years, 2 months ago

Someone becomes street homeless in London almost every two hours as rough sleeping hits record high

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The number of rough sleepers in London has surged to …

Ministers urged to repeal law that makes rough sleeping illegal following rise in arrests
5 years, 6 months ago

Ministers urged to repeal law that makes rough sleeping illegal following rise in arrests

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Homelessness charity Crisis said the Vagrancy Act, which has been in place since 1824 …

Number of empty homes in England rises while homelessness reaches record levels
5 years, 9 months ago

Number of empty homes in England rises while homelessness reaches record levels

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Hundreds of thousands of homes were left vacant across England …

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