Concerns raised over growing homelessness crisis facing First Nations families with children

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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.

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Published 7 August 2025 10:52am

By Sydney Lang

Presented by Vrishali Jain

Source: SBS

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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.

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