Care package arrives as soaring rents push families to the brink

Care package arrives as soaring rents push families to the brink

IPSWICH families are increasingly struggling to keep a roof over their heads, with local workers saying rising rents and living costs are pushing them closer to homelessness. New national data released during Homelessness Week has revealed that almost 5000 additional people in families with children turned to homelessness services over the past two years – a 5 per cent increase. Advocates say the crisis is hitting regional cities hard, with wage…