homelessness

Not so “lucky country”: 1 in 5 Aussies retiring to poverty

Australians face the brutal reality of going through their entire working life unable to afford a home and subsequently ending…

Albo pledges $10b to fix housing crisis

The Albanese government will invest $10b in a housing future fund to open up social and affordable lodging to Australians.…

Ageism may be driving homelessness numbers up: podcast

A manager of an aged care provider has said ageist attitudes may be behind the rising number of homelessness among…

Homelessness and climate change top concerns among older people

Over fifty per cent of older Australians consider climate change and homelessness to be significant issues, a new survey has…

Multigenerational house sharing has ‘changed people’s lives’

While searching for a place to live near the city, 41-year-old student Ruth* said that something clicked when she first…

Inside Australia’s first homeless shelter for the elderly

When Bryan Lipmann founded Wintringham, he wanted it to be a place where he could envisage himself growing old. A…

Caring for the homeless: video

  Managing your own health while navigating the health system can be hard enough for most of us, but imagine…

Taking healthcare to the streets: Kylie Ward

On any given night in Australia, over 100,000 people are homeless. The impact of not having a permanent residence goes…