Calls for more Govt action on homelessness
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The peak national body for homelessness has called for a coordinated Commonwealth response to homelessness.
Homelessness Australia says Government agencies need to focus on access to housing, providing support and early intervention.
The comments were prompted by new data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics showing an overall increase in the number of people who are homeless.
Executive officer of Homelessness Australia, Simon Smith, says apart from housing, homeless people also need support.
"We need a significant investment in dollars in homeless services in Australia," he said.
"What we don't have at the moment that we need is someone who can work with the person who's been homeless to help them get back on their feet."
