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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.
In the context of a wealthy industrialised society, homelessness is a visible indicator of poverty,
community disadvantage, and social exclusion.
On average, one Woman a Week is
Murdered by her current or former partner.
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
Almost 40% of women continued to experience Violence from their X partner.
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
Women leaving a Violent relationship loose their Home.
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2017). Personal Safety Survey 2016. ABS cat. no. 4906.0. Canberra: ABS. Retrieved from: https://bit.ly/1OgLEWS
Domestic Violence is the leading cause of Homelessness for Women and Children.
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
Violence against Women is estimated to cost the Australian economy $22 billion a year.
KPMG. (2016). The cost of violence against women and their children in Australia. Canberra: Department of Social Services. Retrieved from: https://bit.ly/2wzVWxC
1 in 3 young people presenting to Homelessness Services have experienced Domestic Violence.
Part Source: AIHW (2018) - Specialist Homelessness Service Annual Report 2016 -2017. Retrieved from: https://bit.ly/2RHw6h
Homelessness among 19-24 year olds, 2006 to 2016, percentage increase:
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NSW up 117%
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Vic up 66%
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Qld up 13%
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SA up 23%
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WA up 2%
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Tas up 71%
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NT down 15%
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ACT up 64%
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Aust. total up 46%
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
