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Mission Australia raises awareness about the nation's hidden homelessness

acqui Stocks became homeless after a cancer diagnosis meant she was no longer able to work

acqui Stocks became homeless after a cancer diagnosis meant she was no longer able to work Source: Supplied

In June, Hobart woman and cancer survivor Jacqui Stocks spoke to SBS News about how she became homeless. Three months later, she remains without stable accommodation and is reliant on Newstart payments. She and non-government organisations are calling for more action to address the affordable housing shortage across the country.


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By Evan Young, Maani Truu, Nick Baker

Presented by Anastasia Tarasova

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In June, Hobart woman and cancer survivor Jacqui Stocks spoke to SBS News about how she became homeless. Three months later, she remains without stable accommodation and is reliant on Newstart payments. She and non-government organisations are calling for more action to address the affordable housing shortage across the country.



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