Melbourne’s west records highest homelessness demand in Australia
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West Faces Homelessness Crisis
West Faces Homelessness Crisis In short: Melbourne’s west has recorded the highest demand for homelessness services in Australia, with 15,025 people seeking assistance in 2024-25. The region’s homelessness rate is 50 per cent higher than the national average, prompting calls for greater investment in housing and support services. Calls For More Help Combatting Homelessnes…
Melbourne’s west records highest homelessness demand in Australia
Melbourne’s west is facing a homelessness crisis that has outpaced the traditional service system, according to the region’s peak advocacy body. Analysis commissioned by LeadWest reveals 15,025 people sought homelessness assistance in Melbourne’s west in 2024-25. The region has a homelessness rate that is 50 per cent higher than the national average, the data showed. LeadWest has attributed growing pressures to rapid population growth, low level…
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