File photo of Origami houses designed to highlight the states housing crisis are seen planted on the steps of Victorian Parliament House in Melbourne. Credit: MORGAN HANCOCK/AAPIMAGE
Homelessness is rising among First Nations families with children in Australia. Between 2022–23 and 2023–24, the number of such families accessing homelessness services increased by 5 per cent, with Indigenous families making up 31 per cent of that rise. In Victoria, First Nations children are 21.7 times more likely to be in out-of-home care. This podcast explores why current government efforts are falling short and why First Nations-led solutions are crucial to addressing the crisis.
Homelessness is rising among First Nations families with children in Australia. Between 2022–23 and 2023–24, the number of such families accessing homelessness services increased by 5 per cent, with Indigenous families making up 31 per cent of that rise. In Victoria, First Nations children are 21.7 times more likely to be in out-of-home care. This podcast explores why current government efforts are falling short and why First Nations-led solutions are crucial to addressing the crisis.
