Rates of homelessness are directly linked to the availability of affordable housing and appropriate support. These systemic features interact in complex ways, so Australia needs a national plan and strategy to deliver an integrated and appropriately funded response.
The COVID-19 public health emergency has highlighted the crucial link between housing and health – without a home to stay in, people cannot practice hygiene and social isolation. Tasmania is only safe when all our citizens are securely housed. Housing needs to be the cornerstone of any pathway to recovery. Read more…