AIHW report - A profile of Specialist Homelessness Services homeless clients 2011-12 to 2014-15

A profile of Specialist Homelessness Services homeless clients 2011-12 to 2014-15

Clients who approach Specialist Homelessness Services for assistance do so for a variety of reasons. However, they all have in common a lack of suitable housing or are facing the prospect of losing their current housing.

This web report utilises data from specialist homelessness agencies and examines the key characteristics of SHS clients who present to services for assistance in one of three cohorts: rough sleeper, couch surfer, or resident of short-term or emergency accommodation.

Also examined are the service needs for clients in each of these cohorts as well as the services that have been provided by homelessness agencies. Housing outcomes for clients in these cohorts differs with rough sleepers the least likely to end their period of support housed.

AIHW catalogue number WEB 153

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CHP's update on the Affordable Housing Strategy - Homes for Victorians

A Message from Council to homeless persons (CHP)

On Monday, Victorian Treasurer Tim Pallas released the affordable housing plan 'Homes for Victorians'. This includes several recent announcements, including the $1 billion fund to grow social housing announced last month, as well as new initiatives. The sections that will have most impact on homelessness include: