Homelessness is on the rise in regional NSW

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 11:35:21 +1100

The St Vincent de Paul Society have just published a report by Dr Andy Marks titled Known Territory: A Study of Homelessness and Marginalisation in Katoomba which identifies the rise in numbers of people who are living homeless in Katoomba. This identifies a trend of increased numbers of homeless in other regional areas such as Nowra, Wollongong and Newcastle. This article in the SMH provides a useful summary of Dr Mark's findings.

Earlier this year, the NSW Parliamentary Library published a briefing paper on Homelessness. This Briefing Paper considers the issue of Homelessness in NSW. It provides a brief overview of the key changes to the homelessness policy that was introduced in December 2008 by the Federal Government's White Paper. The White Paper sets two key goals, namely halving homelessness by 2020 and offering supported accommodation to all "rough sleepers" who require it by 2020.

LIAC's Hot Topics 57: Shelter provides additional information on housing and homelessness. For other resources that explores homelessness and shelter, have a browse of LIAC's Shelter page on its Legal Studies Research Guide.

HSC Legal Studies: News Watch - Homelessness

Homelessness is on the rise in regional NSW