Homelessness Shelters Forced to Turn People Away and Leave Calls Unanswered

A report from Homelessness Australia and Impact Economics found that homelessness services are under overwhelming pressure. The report uncovered that frontline services are forced to turn people away and leave phone calls unanswered, and are calling for the government to increase support. “The housing crisis has just become an absolute housing emergency and homelessness support services are just buckling under pressure,” Homelessness Australia CEO Kate Colvin said. “The government has the midyear budget coming up in December, this should be a priority.” She said many people were only a negative shock—losing a job, experiencing family violence or hospital discharge—away from homelessness....