Homelessness crisis linked to housing affordability

Housing may be a human right but right now, there are over 110,000 people without a permanent place to call home in Australia. Dr Catherine Robinson uncovers the 'other' very real and urgent housing crisis.

A homeless woman sits on a street corner in central Brisbane, Friday, June 9, 2017. (AAP Image/Dan Peled) NO ARCHIVING Source: AAP

The homelessness crisis in Australia is getting worst. At the last census, there were more than 116 00 people with no permanent home in the country.

There is no clear national plan to fight homelessness and a lack of affordable housing, there's no sign of things getting better. However, every year, there are more and more homeless people on the streets in Australia.

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