Homelessness is on the rise in Australia

Homeless person

Source: JMSuarez/Wikimedia commons CC 2.0

Data shows rising with alarming rates in homelessness in Australia especially among youth. The number has gone up to over 116 thousand. This figure represents a 14% increase since 2011.



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