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HIDDEN

HOMELESS

CRISES

Census 2016 reports NSW UP 117%

Australian Homelessness Monitor 2018 State's "Australia Homelessness problem is growing"

Access to Safe and Secure Environment 

is a Basic Human Right.

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In the context of a wealthy industrialised society, homelessness is a visible indicator of poverty,

community disadvantage, and social exclusion.

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Homeless stats

On average, one Woman a Week is

Murdered by her current or former partner.

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Bryant, W. & Bricknall, S. (2017). Homicide in Australia 2012-2014: National Homicide Monitoring Program report. Canberra: Australian Institute of Criminology. Retrieved from https://aic.gov.au/publications/sr/sr002

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Almost 40% of women continued to experience Violence from their X partner.

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2017). Personal Safety Survey 2016. ABS cat. no. 4906.0. Canberra: ABS. Retrieved from: http://www.abs.gov.au/ausstats/abs@.nsf/mf/4906.0

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Women leaving a Violent relationship loose their Home.

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2017). Personal Safety Survey 2016. ABS cat. no. 4906.0. Canberra: ABS. Retrieved from: https://bit.ly/1OgLEWS 

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Domestic Violence is the leading cause of Homelessness for Women and Children. 

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Statistics demonstrate the clear link between domestic violence and homelessness. Ending men’s violence against women would see homelessness among women and their children decrease. AIHW. (2017). Specialist Homelessness Services 2016-17. Canberra: AIHW from https://whiteribbon.org/2WDrP6u

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Violence against Women is estimated to cost the Australian economy $22 billion a year. 

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KPMG. (2016). The cost of violence against women and their children in Australia. Canberra: Department of Social Services. Retrieved from: https://bit.ly/2wzVWxC

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1 in 3 young people presenting to Homelessness Services have experienced Domestic Violence. 

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Part Source: AIHW (2018) - Specialist Homelessness Service Annual Report 2016 -2017. Retrieved from: https://bit.ly/2RHw6h 

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Homelessness among 19-24 year olds, 2006 to 2016, percentage increase:

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  • NSW up 117%

  • Vic up 66%

  • Qld up 13%

  • SA up 23%

  • WA up 2%

  • Tas up 71%

  • NT down 15%

  • ACT up 64%

  • Aust. total up 46%

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What Causes Homelessness in Australia?

There is a considerable difference between broader community perception of the causes of homelessness and the reality of people circumstances.

Data Source: Launch Housing, Forethough tworked LightSpeed GMI, February 2016

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