Homeless

The Bendigo Street occupation shows that housing activists and local governments can better work together to pursue housing justice

Older women are the fastest growing group of people experiencing homelessness in Australia, and crucial to change is providing greater access to social and affordable housing

Initiatives to protect homeless young people during the pandemic were effective, but we need a long term strategy that delivers better support and helps prevent homelessness

Despite the government’s efforts to defend employment and the economy, the second line of defence needs to be housing – keeping renters and mortgage holders in their homes

For young people experiencing homelessness, violence and its threat can become a daily issue of survival and protection

While the majority of the general public thinks drug addiction is the main reason for homelessness, the reality is quite different

As Melbourne faces a growing housing crisis, pockets of innovation are offering some people a leg up out of social housing and into home ownership

As house prices increase in cities like Melbourne, it’s women most at risk of family violence who face potential homelessness

For many homeless people, the problem isn’t finding a job, it’s keeping it

While most Australians who encounter poverty only do so for a short period, new research shows more people experience persistent poverty than previously thought