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Duncan Murray

Homeless services forced to shut doors on those in need

Homelessness support service providers are often forced to close their doors by 10am. (Michael Currie/AAP PHOTOS)

Homeless service "entry points" across Victoria are regularly being forced to turn away those in need, fuelling frustration and staff turnover.

Workers are forced to deal with aggression, threats and violence, which in many cases increases the need for services to close their doors for the protection of staff.

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