Homelessness 'linked to domestic violence'

A new report on homelessness has revealed alarming links between domestic violence and a need for shelter, Andrea Clarke reports.

Community services are struggling a major survey of the sector has revealed. (AAP)

A report by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare on homelessness has revealed alarming links between domestic violence and a need for shelter.

Women's help centres are expecting the number of incidents to increase over the Christmas and New Year period.

Andrea Clarke has more.