Every year, tens of thousands of Australians are left homeless
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Understanding homelessness in Australia
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Homelessness can affect anyone
Its impacts are far-reaching and long-lasting. On Census night 2021 (ABS):
39%
were living in severely overcrowded dwellings
20%
were in supported accomodation
6.2%
were living in dwellings, tents, or sleeping rough
58%
were under 36 years of age
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15 July 2026
People experiencing homelessness often face overlapping challenges including trauma, addiction and a lack of secure...
15 July 2026
After years of struggling with homelessness, addiction and profound personal loss, Salvation Army lived experience peer...
13 July 2026
Discover how The Salvation Army’s "Brothers Healing" programme is breaking the cycle of post-incarceration homelessness...
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