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Faces of Homelessness

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VIC Curated external news Housing Crisis

Melbourne’s west Faces Homelessness Crisis

Melbourne’s west faces Australia’s highest demand for homelessness services, with over 15,000 people seeking aid in 2024–25. Driven by rapid population growth, living cost pressures, and scarce social housing, the region's homelessness rate is 50% above the national average. Local councils are urging governments to fund urgent public housing and improve coordinated outreach services.

2026-10-11 23:14:10 · Contributor profile
VIC Curated external news Emergency Housing

The difficult choice: Unpacking the rapid rise of homelessness amongst women

In Australia, female homelessness is rising rapidly, with domestic and family violence driving almost half of all cases. Escaping abuse often forces women into severe financial distress and homelessness, trapping them in cycles of trauma. Programs like Launch Housing’s permanent supportive development, Viv’s Place, provide critical security, helping victim-survivors heal and rebuild their lives.

2026-10-11 23:00:30 · Contributor profile
Canada Curated external news Evictions

Police, fire department move in to clear Saskatoon encampment

Police and the fire department moved Thursday morning to remove an encampment that grew to dozens of tents on Saskatoon's west side. People living there expressed sadness, anger and fear about being woken up Thursday morning by police telling them to leave. "Where do they expect people to go?" asked Genine Okanee, who had been living in the encampment for the last month.

2026-10-11 20:02:34 · Contributor profile

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