Homelessness is a growing issue in Australia. Data released last week by the Australian Institute for Health and Welfare show 350 requests for support go unmet every day due to a lack of resources.

As rough‑sleeping camps are cleared and affordable housing estates are demolished, an urgent question emerges about one of Australia’s most vulnerable groups. With more than 122,000 people ...

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