Homlessness in Australia still on the rise

A homeless woman sits on a street corner

Source: AAP

More than 100,000 people in Australia are homeless. 'Homelessness Week' aims to increase awareness for this problem. We talked to Sven Ladiges from the Department of Human Services about why people become homeless and whom it affects.


Five high-profile Australians swap privilege for homelessness.

Filthy Rich and Homeless
Filthy Rich and Homeless returns to SBS in August. Source: SBS


The second series airs over three nights – Tuesday 14, Wednesday 15 and Thursday 16 August on SBS from 8.30pm. A special live studio program will air directly after episode three.


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