Queensland's homelessness crisis worsens as rents soar, government assistance reduced
3 years, 8 months ago

Queensland's homelessness crisis worsens as rents soar, government assistance reduced

ABC  

Social services fear the number of people sleeping rough around Queensland will continue to rise, with the end of pandemic financial support occurring at the same time as a crush on rental availability. Key points: Very little social housing is available and rents have skyrocketed COVID-19 financial supplements have started to wind down Support services say the number of people in need has increased Goodna Street Life, west of Brisbane, provides crisis accommodation at "Helen's Haven", as well as drug and alcohol counselling. Shelters are full Maria Leebeek from the Gold Coast Youth Service said the current situation was a perfect storm — with very little social housing available and rents in the private market skyrocketing. Maria Leebeek from the Gold Coast Youth Service said the current situation was a perfect storm — with very little social housing available and rents in the private market skyrocketing. "Anybody who was staying with friends, people living on the street, people in congregate boarding houses … all had the opportunity to access emergency housing in hotels," said Karyn Walsh, chief executive of the not-for-profit organisation Micah Projects.

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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 …

Australia's housing crisis laid bare as single mums reveal their desperate efforts to keep a roof over their families' heads
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Australia's housing crisis laid bare as single mums reveal their desperate efforts to keep a roof over their families' heads

Daily Mail  

This video is no longer available This video is no longer available Two Aussie single mums have revealed the turmoil of being priced out of a skyrocketing housing market. And they aren't alone in the struggle, with a growing number of Aussies struggling to ensure a roof over their families' heads as the national housing crisis worsens. Single mother-of-three Kaitlyn …

Finding a rental in south-east Queensland is becoming vastly unaffordable but what's the alternative?
7 months, 1 week ago

Finding a rental in south-east Queensland is becoming vastly unaffordable but what's the alternative?

ABC  

When the weekly price of a rental Delvean Steadman had been living in for over a decade went up four times in two years, "it felt like the rug was pulled out" from under her. "A lot of the budget allocated for younger Australians is lucky to get them a room in a, let alone a rental dwelling by itself," …

Brisbane leads nation in cost-of-living crisis with highest rent, health and energy hikes
11 months, 1 week ago

Brisbane leads nation in cost-of-living crisis with highest rent, health and energy hikes

ABC  

Brisbane is leading the country in the cost-of-living crisis with the highest rent, energy, health and insurance price hikes in the past year, according to a report by the Queensland Council of Social Service. Overall in Queensland, in the last year fuel prices jumped 13.9 per cent and gas and other household fuels surged 12.9 per cent. Housing making up …

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  

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Homeless women say Queensland's housing summit must consider real solutions to crisis as families grow desperate
2 years, 2 months ago

Homeless women say Queensland's housing summit must consider real solutions to crisis as families grow desperate

ABC  

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Queensland families on brink of homelessness as calls grow for action to address housing crisis
2 years, 6 months ago

Queensland families on brink of homelessness as calls grow for action to address housing crisis

ABC  

Single mum Cheyenne Stephensen is days away from being homeless with her two young children. Key points: There have been calls for an increase in social housing funding ahead of the budget on Tuesday The state government has built only 326 new social homes this financial year Council of Social Service CEO Aimee McVeigh said state funding had failed to …

Despite property booms across Australia, safe and secure housing remains out of reach for many
2 years, 8 months ago

Despite property booms across Australia, safe and secure housing remains out of reach for many

ABC  

For those with a stake in the housing market, the past few years have probably been a dream come true. "There's invisible homeless still on Elcho Island and we need more housing," Ms Yunupingu said. After five years, Ms Cox's landlord has ended her tenancy and despite her "perfect" rental history she cannot find a new home. "We need money …

Queensland's housing crisis creating 'perfect storm' for vulnerable women
3 years, 1 month ago

Queensland's housing crisis creating 'perfect storm' for vulnerable women

ABC  

Domestic violence support groups have warned that Christmas will be a difficult time for Queensland's vulnerable women and children as low vacancy rates could force women back into unsafe situations. Key points: Rental vacancy rates remain at an all-time low in some areas of regional Queensland The rental crisis is forcing many women to return to violent homes and is …

Innovative Housing First homelessness strategy faces regional WA housing shortage hurdle
3 years, 5 months ago

Innovative Housing First homelessness strategy faces regional WA housing shortage hurdle

ABC  

A long-awaited program that was intended to be a 'game-changer' in tackling homelessness in regional Western Australia is being hampered by an acute shortage of social housing. Key points: Housing First is a multi-million dollar strategy meant to find permanent homes for the people who are homeless A severe social housing shortage is hampering efforts to get the people off …

'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  

Housing and support organisations have jointly launched a pre-budget campaign urging the Queensland government to commit $4.1 billion to urgently build more social housing. Key points: QCOSS estimates 14,700 Queensland families are in very high need for housing The St Vincent de Paul Society says there is an unprecedented housing crisis Anglicare says housing pressure is increasing across central Queensland …

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 …

Homelessness in regional, rural areas outpace cities as domestic violence, drought tightens grip
5 years, 5 months ago

Homelessness in regional, rural areas outpace cities as domestic violence, drought tightens grip

ABC  

Last week, the new Federal Assistant Community Housing Minister seemingly downplayed homelessness, calling for a so-called "positive spin" on an issue that affects less than one per cent of Australia's population. "Anywhere where there is a major transport hub or node — Nowra, Wagga, Dubbo — we see a pushing out of people to those transport junctions, and homelessness then …

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