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AIHW Report: Exploring drug treatment and homelessness in Australia: 1 July 2011 to 30 June 2014

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Released: 18 Aug 2016 author: AIHW media release

There is much research to suggest a considerable overlap between people experiencing precarious housing, and drug and alcohol misuse. Linking client data from specialist homelessness services and alcohol and other drug treatment services, this report provides a picture of the intersection of these two issues on a national scale. It reveals a vulnerable population, in which Indigenous Australians and experiences of domestic and family violence and mental health issues were all over-represented. Their poorer drug treatment and housing outcomes highlight the level of difficulty faced in assisting these people to achieve long-term outcomes.

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Gatwick Closure

The Gatwick Hotel has been for sale for a number of years.  On 6 March, the current owners of the Gatwick Hotel announced their decision to close the Hotel.  All current residents were advised of this by letter on 8 March 2017. 

Following the announcement of the sale of the property, all residents have now been issued with Notices to Vacate within 60 days.

The owners have advised local services that they are no longer accepting any referrals.  Can you please also advise relevant staff in your organisation of the Gatwick Hotel's closure.  If there are other service providers in your network that make referrals to the Gatwick Hotel can you also pass on this advice to them as well.

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