Climate disasters are pushing people into homelessness – but there’s a lot we can do about it

Almost half of all Australian properties are at risk of bushfire, while 17,500 face risk of coastal erosion. By 2030, more than 3 million will face riverine flood risk.

Meanwhile, housing demand continues to outpace supply. With climate-related disasters projected to increase in frequency and severity, the task of ensuring safe and adequate housing for all Australians remains a challenge.

In other words, disasters are worsening the housing shortage, rendering more people at risk of homelessness.