New South Wales Faces Growing Housing Crisis as Homeless Population Rises

New South Wales State Faces Dire Housing Crisis, posing serious threat to vulnerable populations

SYDNEY, June 23 – The New South Wales state government in Australia has raised concerns over a growing housing crisis that is disproportionately impacting the most vulnerable sectors of society. The alarming rise in homelessness across the state has prompted urgent action to address the issue.

According to the latest NSW Street Count 2023 survey conducted from February 2 to 27, a staggering 1,623 cases of homelessness were recorded in over 350 cities and suburbs. This represents a concerning 34% increase compared to the previous survey conducted in 2022.

Of particular concern is Byron Bay, located in the north coast of New South Wales, which recorded the highest number of homeless individuals at 300. This marks a significant surge of 117% compared to the figures from February 2022.

Even the state capital Sydney, previously known for having the highest proportion of homeless individuals in the region, experienced a worrisome 23% rise to 277 people counted as homeless in 2023. This trend is consistent with the city’s high numbers in 2020, 2021, and 2022.

Acknowledging the severity of the situation, NSW Homelessness Minister Rose Jackson stressed the urgent need to address the growing number of homeless individuals. Jackson emphasized the government’s commitment to enhancing social housing opportunities and providing comprehensive support services as the key strategies to combat homelessness. The ultimate goal is to reduce both temporary and recurring cases of homelessness.

Efforts are underway to prioritize the accessibility of safe housing for vulnerable individuals. The New South Wales government recognizes the urgency of this issue and is determined to mitigate the housing crisis while safeguarding the well-being of its citizens.

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SYDNEY, June 23 (Xinhua) — Australia’s New South Wales state government announced on Thursday (June 22) that a growing housing crisis is hurting the most vulnerable populations. As the number of homeless people across the state continues to grow

The NSW Street Count 2023 survey, conducted between 2-27 February, found that in more than 350 cities and suburbs, people were counted as homeless.1,623 cases, an increase of 34 per cent compared to the results of the 2022 survey.

Byron Bay area, the most northerly coast of New South Wales. had the largest share, with the number of people counted as homeless at 300, an increase of 117 per cent compared to February 2022.

New South Wales state capital Sydney People were counted as homeless in 2023, up 23 per cent to 277, having previously held the highest proportion of people counted as homeless across the state in 2020, 2021 and 2021. 2022

NSW Homelessness Minister Rose Jackson said the growing number of homeless people was a serious concern and needed to be reduced. Willing to help vulnerable people access safe housing.

Jackson added that two of the New South Wales Government’s key commitments are to increase social housing and comprehensive support services. The main aim of solving the homelessness problem is to reduce the number of homeless people. temporary homeless and no repeat homelessness

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