CURATED EXTERNAL REPORTING · Australian Institute of Health and Welfare

Almost half of all people leaving prison will experience homelessness.

Australian Institute of Health and Welfare in late August 2026 reveal a stark reality: approximately 1 in 3 individuals discharged from prisons expect to be homeless upon release. More than 34% rely entirely on emergency shelters or rough sleeping, with commentators noting that prisons are effectively serving as "modern-day asylums" without coordinated exit pathways.

By Australian Institute of Health and Welfare · Australian Institute of Health and Welfare

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