Council To Homeless Persons’ Post

The 67% increase in people at risk of homelessness in Victoria is staggering and highlights a significant and growing social crisis. This sharp rise points to systemic issues such as the housing affordability crisis, insufficient rental protections, and the impact of economic challenges like inflation and unemployment. Vulnerable groups, including low-income families, single-parent households, and individuals fleeing domestic violence, are disproportionately affected. Despite some efforts, the scale of the crisis shows that much more needs to be done. Policy makers must treat homelessness as a priority, not just a social issue but as a public health and economic concern. Addressing this requires significant investment and a willingness to explore creative and bold solutions that prioritise human dignity and stability.

The stats below will drive home the fact that Homelessness in Victoria is a very serious problem and that more efforts are needed to make the slightest dent into the situation. "The most recent data on homelessness from the Australian Bureau of Statistics was collected at the 2021 Census and was published in 2023. At the last Census, 30,660 Victorians were without a home (including 6,800 children) – that’s 27 per cent of Australia’s total (112,494). People rough sleeping represent less than 7% of all people without a home in Australia. In Victoria, we need 146,000 new social houses. On any given day, Victorian homelessness services have to turn away 96 people In 2021-22, Victorian homelessness services assisted 102,000 people - that's 37% of total client nationwide. The 3 top reasons for people seeking homelessness assistance in Victoria are: financial difficulties (46%) family violence (44%) housing crisis (34%) 25% of Victorians without a home are young people between 12 and 24" #HousesAtParliament #HW2024 #HousingEndsHomelessness #ItsTimeToEndHomelessness

Today is the World Homelessness Day 10/09/2024 The Homelessness Crisis in Australia and Victoria: 🏘️ Did you know that more than 122,000 people were experiencing homelessness in Australia on Census night 2021? That’s a staggering 5% increase since 2016. In Victoria alone, homelessness surged by 24%, with over 30,660 people identified as homeless—an alarming figure compared to the national rise. Key Stats for Victoria: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander homelessness rose by 42%, totaling over 1,100 people. 25% of those experiencing homelessness are young people aged 12 to 24. On any given day, 96 people are turned away from homelessness services. While programs like "From Homelessness to a Home" have shown great success, more investment is needed to continue supporting those without secure housing. Let’s push for change and make ending homelessness a priority. The time for action is now. 🌍💬 #Homelessness #HousingCrisis #SocialImpact #MentalHealth #Victoria #Australia #SocialChange #LinkedInCommunity Sources: ABS, AIHW, CHP(Australian Bureau of Statistics)(Council to Homeless Persons website)(Council to Homeless Persons website).

This Homelessness Week, let’s shine an extra-large spotlight on a crisis that keeps growing in our community. 📊 The Current State of Homelessness in Australia (according to the 2021 Census): ◾ 122,494 people are experiencing homelessness in Australia. ◾ 55.9% male, 44.1% female. ◾ 23% are youths aged 12 to 24 years. ◾ 1 in 7 homeless individuals are children under 12. ◾ 1 in 5 are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. ◾ Almost 1 in 4 are young people between 12-24 years old. ◾ 6.2% are sleeping rough, the rest are in temporary or overcrowded conditions. 🆘 The Challenge: ◾ In 2021-22, 272,700 people were supported by homelessness services. ◾ An additional 105,000 could not be assisted due to resource constraints. ◾ 2.2 million Australians have faced homelessness at some point. ◾ Homelessness is rising due to the cost-of-living crisis. 💡 What We Can Do: ◾ Advocate for affordable housing solutions. ◾ Support local shelters and services. ◾ Raise awareness and break the stigma surrounding homelessness. ◾ Don't turn your back on the issue of homelessness; it’s a circumstance that could affect any one of us. #HomelessnessWeek #EndHomelessness #HousingCrisis #Australia Remember, every post shared, every conversation started, and every hand extended can bring us closer to a future where everyone has a place to call home.

There are so many assumptions people make around homelessness. Through our data snapshots we hope to tell a different story - share the most current data - and help to raise awareness of a complex issue impacting so many. Whilst access to housing is one part of the solution, the issues and drivers are so much more complex. We need broad wrap around support, and we need to start to fight for systemic change that ensures everyone has the support they need, and a roof over their head. https://lnkd.in/gnJ7kPpg

Congratulations to Kate Colvin and her team for their powerful advocacy highlighting Australia's escalating homelessness crisis. The unprecedented pressure on homelessness services isn't just a warning sign—it's a call to action, with additional, targeted Social Housing being the critical first response. At St Kilda Community Housing , we witness the human impact of this crisis daily. The emergency didn't happen overnight; it's the result of decades of structural issues within our housing system. Homelessness itself is entirely preventable. Critically, it is the personal circumstances of individuals that determine which of us falls into homelessness. It is so often the most vulnerable amongst us. Our residents represent some of Melbourne's most vulnerable community members, those facing the greatest barriers to securing alternative housing. As the rental market tightens, they're disproportionately impacted, often overlooked in favour of applicants with stronger financial positions and rental histories. People that are considered a better bet. The solution is clear: we need more housing. But equally important is prioritising this new housing for our most vulnerable community members - those with histories of trauma, homelessness, and rough sleeping. We need a rapid growth in social housing for people with complex histories. In August 2025, our new Common Ground Permanent Supportive Housing project in St Kilda will provide homes and support services to 26 individuals with histories of chronic rough sleeping. This is just the beginning—we're committed to rapidly expanding this initiative to help more people in similar situations. If you're interested in supporting this vital work, I welcome a conversation about how you can contribute to creating lasting change in our community. #HomelessnessAwareness #SocialHousing #CommunityDevelopment #Melbourne #SocialImpact #StKilda 

Victoria is in a once-in-a-lifetime homelessness crisis.  On the last Census night, 30,660 Victorians were recorded as experiencing homelessness. Our state's social housing stock is simply too small to respond to a problem on this scale. We have a supply issue.  Ending homelessness starts with building more affordable homes and Victoria needs 60,000 additional social homes to be built over the next decade. That’s why we are joining the Council To Homeless Persons  and calling for the Victorian government to commit to building 6,000 more social homes every year for the next 4 years when it delivers the Victorian Budget on May 7. This year’s Victorian Budget needs to be The Homelessness Budget. #TheHomelessnessBudget #VicBudget #EndHomelessness #vicpol

The latest statutory homelessness figures from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government came out today. This data shows that between April and June 2024, more than 80,000 households who approached their council in England were recognised as being owed support because of either experiencing or being threatened with homelessness. This represents a 13% increase compared to the same period one year before. The data also showed that the number of households in temporary accommodation reached a new high of 123,100 at the end of June – up 16.3% from one year earlier. All of these numbers are worryingly high. We urge the government to make tackling homelessness a top priority.

When people think of homelessness, they often think of people sleeping rough or those without a house to live in. The reality is that homelessness is much more complex, and the reasons for homelessness diverse, including family violence, housing affordability and stress, financial difficulties, relationship issues, and mental ill-health. Additionally, data which accurately tells the real story of homelessness in our region is difficult. Therefore, we need to dig a little deeper than just the Census data to really understand the extent of this issue, and who is seeking help. As at March 2024, the Victorian Department of Families, Fairness & Housing reported having over 6,400 applications for social housing for the Barwon region. And a recent report released by the Council To Homeless Persons (April 2024) reported that Geelong had experienced a 59% increase in employed people seeking housing assistance (2021-2023), and a 75% increase in the number of women in Geelong seeking homelessness support. You can find out more on our Homelessness Data Snapshot here https://lnkd.in/gkcixgxv.

2024 NSW Street Count Results Highlight Growing Homelessness Crisis: 26% increase compared to 2023. On 13 February, Hume Housing participated in the annual statewide homelessness street count, coordinated by the NSW Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ). The purpose of this initiative is to count the number of people sleeping rough across New South Wales. The 2024 NSW street count, which took place between 1 February and 1 March, covered over 400 towns and suburbs in 76 local government areas (LGAs) across the state. A total of 2,037 people were counted sleeping rough, a 26% increase compared to 2023. Over 300 local organisations were involved in planning or delivering street counts, including Community Housing Providers, local councils, Specialist Homelessness Services, Aboriginal organisations, Local Health Districts, community groups, and Police. The results of the annual street count help to better understand, address, and mitigate homelessness in our communities. They also help assess the effectiveness of interventions and identify areas where additional efforts may be needed. Thank you to all the partners for their dedication and commitment in providing crucial support to those experiencing homelessness. Read more about the 2024 NSW Statewide Street Count results in the technical paper below: https://lnkd.in/gvcr5crc #Homelessnessnsw #HousingCrisis #enoughisenough #CommunityHousing #SocialHousing