NSW homelessness minister acknowledges program is direct response to housing crisis but says ‘it’s not acceptable this is what we have come to’ for those fleeing domestic violence
NSW housing and homelessness minister Rose Jackson said modular housing and opening unused motels and nursing homes were being considered in the state emergency package addressing violence against women.NSW housing and homelessness minister Rose Jackson said modular housing and opening unused motels and nursing homes were being considered in the state emergency package addressing violence against women.
In a statement, Nova said they could not give any more information about the service, as they did not want to put more people at risk. In 2022-23, homelessness services across the country assisted 58,589 women and 37,825 children who had experienced domestic and family violence, according to Homelessness Australia. But only 3.7% of those seeking housing got the long-term housing they need to be safe.
Homelessness NSW is urging the state government to spend $1bn a year for a decade to double the supply of social housing by 2050. “Fundamentally, we desperately need more long-term social housing for women and children leaving violence. For many sleeping in cars, this is the permanent housing solution they need,” Jackson said.
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