Tag: Homelessness
Player goes missing from Homeless World Cup
The organisers of the Homeless World Cup say a Kenyan player, missing for a week, could be planning to apply for asylum.[MORE]
NT housing crisis extends to Tennant Ck
The Tennant Creek Women's Refuge says the town's mining boom and rising rental prices have created a housing crisis, but the Territory Government says it will try and ease the pressure.[MORE]
Street Socceroos seize chance to change lives
Hundreds of people have turned out in Melbourne to cheer on the competitors taking part in this year's Homeless World Cup of soccer.[MORE]
Homeless World Cup set to kick off
The sixth Homeless World Cup of soccer starts in Melbourne today.[MORE]
COAG health, welfare funding boost welcomed
Health and welfare organisations welcome massive funding boosts announced at yesterday's COAG meeting.[MORE]
NSW moves to ease fine burden for homeless
Severely disadvantaged people in New South Wales will be given the option of working off any fines they incur by doing voluntary work or undergoing treatment programs.[MORE]
Strained welfare agencies plead for social capital cash
The Federal Government is being urged to shift focus from economic and business bailouts to welfare rescue.[MORE]
Progress on home sites for homeless
There has been progress in identifying new sites for homeless accommodation in Tasmania.[MORE]
Financial crisis no excuse for homeless neglect: Greens
The Greens say the Federal Government should not use the financial crisis as an excuse to water down its commitments to homeless people.[MORE]
School leavers to build Cambodian huts
A group of school leavers from northern Victoria will miss out on schoolies week celebrations to instead help an impoverished Cambodian community.[MORE]
PM urged to tackle homelessness
Prime Minister Kevin Rudd is under pressure to make good on his promise to help the plight of the nation's homeless.[MORE]
Report predicts rise in homeless, single women
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A new report predicts that homelessness among single women aged over 35 is set to escalate in the next 20 years.[MORE]
Govt to build 16 new crisis homes
The New South Wales Government is spending $4 million to provide an extra 16 homes for crisis accommodation.[MORE]
Charity desperate for Christmas donations
Hunter charity The Samaritans say it is desperate for donations ahead of Christmas, with more people needing helping due to the current economic crisis.[MORE]
'More than a bed': Rudd launches homeless learning centre
Kevin Rudd says a new learning centre in Sydney will begin to tackle the underlying causes of homelessness. [MORE]
50pc of homeless 'dependent on alcohol, drugs'
New research shows 50 per cent of homeless people are dependent on alcohol and drugs.[MORE]
Accommodation plan for homeless youth
The Social Inclusion Commissioner says a new accommodation project at Port Adelaide will give homeless youth a new start.[MORE]
Vinnies staying optimistic despite gloomy outlook
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St Vincent de Paul is remaining optimistic about curbing homelessness, despite an expected spike in unemployment amid a financial slowdown.[MORE]
Wesley Mission struggles after 'busiest year ever'
The Wesley Mission says it is struggling to meet the needs of the increasing number of Australians who need accommodation or financial counselling.[MORE]
Housing now more 'unaffordable' for low income earners
The West Australian Council of Social Service says the State Government's new thresholds for its Shared Equity Scheme for housing will only allow very small numbers of people to access it.[MORE]
Call for more efficient housing: VCOSS
The Victorian Council of Social Service says poor urban design and inefficient housing are adding to the cost of living for many Victorians.[MORE]
400,000 Queenslanders 'living in poverty'
The Queensland Council for Social Service says one in every 10 Queenslanders is living in poverty.[MORE]
States 'doing enough for homeless': Govt
The Federal Government has rejected Opposition claims that state governments have dropped the ball on the issue of homelessness.[MORE]
NSW blames Howard for shelter shortage
The New South Wales Government and the Federal Opposition are at odds over who is to blame for an undersupply of accommodation for homeless people.[MORE]
Oppn blames states for poor homeless support
The federal Opposition has accused state governments of dropping the ball when it comes to providing services and accommodation for homeless people. [MORE]
