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Sunday, 13 April 2025
Rough sleeping surges in regional areas
ROUGH sleeping in Australia has surged 22% nationwide since 2020, with a 51% rise in NSW – especially in regional areas – due to a worsening housing crisis. More employed Australians are seeking help, and services are overwhelmed. Rising rents, limited social housing, and funding shortfalls are pushing more people into homelessness. Experts warn urgent action and investment in prevention and housing solutions are needed to address what is now a national homelessness emergency.
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