The state government says work is underway on the first stages of its plan to build 400 extra public houses, while advocates say it's a good start but so much more housing is urgently needed.
Work has began on the first stages of the South Australian government's plan to build 400 new public houses as advocates say the housing shortage is worsening by the day.The state government has signed contracts to build 44 new homesThere are currently 17,000 people on the waiting list for public housing in South Australia, with nearly 4,000 of those in category one, deemed in urgent need of shelter.
Out of the 400 new homes, 200 will be built in greater Adelaide, 150 in regional areas and 50 will be built for people experiencing homelessness. Ms Macdonald said more hostels and supported accommodation was needed and that rent relief was crucial to prevent more people becoming homeless. Human Services Minister Nat Cook said people in the most-urgent category include those who have fled domestic violence, children, people with disabilities, elderly people and people with complex mental health problems.
"We live in a great state, in a First World country, and we can't have a situation where people literally are homeless. We can afford to do more," Premier Peter Malinauskas said.
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