The Latest Breaking News from Homelessness Australia

Homeless Australians trapped in 'cycle of crisis'

Tens of thousands of homeless people could be helped by having their accommodation linked to mental health support services, amid a push from advocacy groups.

AAP · Jul 30

Homelessness system buckling under pressure of demand

Homelessness services are experiencing a surge in people needing help, with a marked increase in women and their children reaching out for support.

AAP · Dec 3, 2025

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.

The Conversation · Jul 23, 2025

Alarming new report shows shocking extent of child homelessness

'How can a parent keep their child safe if they're living in their car?'

The Canberra Times · Aug 4, 2024

'National shame': kids facing life on couches, in tents

For many of the 125,000 Australian children without stable housing, a life of disadvantage, crime and poor health outcomes await without intervention.

AAP · Aug 4, 2024

Youth on welfare 'pushed' into homelessness

Many teens receiving welfare are ending up homeless as they continue to spend more than three quarters of their income on rent, a report has found.

AAP · Apr 19, 2024

Pasquale Giorgio asked for help while sleeping rough in Surfers Paradise. The next day he died in a police van

A lack of available housing combined with a gap between policing and the health system can have fatal consequences, experts say

The Guardian - AU · Feb 6, 2024

Weekly rent prices soar to new record for Aussies

Australians are being smashed in a cost of living crisis with record weekly rent prices, as homelessness services experience soaring demand.

AAP · Jan 22, 2024

Support groups had to turn more homeless away in 2023

The peak body for homelessness support says members have reported more incidences of turning people away in 2023.

AAP · Dec 30, 2023

'Broken system': rents skyrocket 32 per cent in three years

Typical Hunter rents are up $134 in three years.

Newcastle Herald · Dec 11, 2023