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Australia's hidden homeless seek shelter outside the system

The Australian Homelessness Monitor found the fastest-growing cohort impacted by homelessness over the last six years are people between the ages of 55 and 64.

Published: 13 March 2025
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  • 13 March 2025
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Recent research by the Grattan Institute found the number of older Australians unable to afford rent is growing, and women are disproportionately affected.

More people than ever are finding themselves priced out of conventional housing, and live in vans, warehouses and even storage units. Read about their stories, and some of the solutions, in this ABC news article.