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$3 million pilot to build energy-efficient homes for at-risk women in Australia
In recent years, the number of women seeking housing support has risen sharply, according to Kate Colvin, CEO of Homelessness Australia. Amid the current housing crisis, she says the recent study has also revealed that 45 per cent of those seeking support have also fled abuse. Source: Moment RF / wera Rodsawang/Getty Images
The rise in homelessness among women and girls has sparked renewed calls for more low-cost housing. More than 400,000 older women in Australia are believed to be at risk of homelessness. A $3 million pilot project plans to build up to eight small, energy-efficient homes in regional NSW by Christmas.
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