New figures show over 15 thousand people are now homeless, the highest figure seen to date

January 4, 2025 | 11:24 am

Simon communities

The new government is being urged to provide more housing and supports for the homeless.

The latest figures for November show a record 15,199 people homeless, including 4,658 children.

It’s the first time the number of people in emergency accommodation has topped 15 thousand.

Simon Communities Interim Executive Director Tony Geogeghan says people who are sleeping rough are at risk of dying:

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