Homeless Community Receives Pandemic Support

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The Minister for Families, Communities and Disability Services, Gareth Ward said in a statement to 2SER’s On The Money that $14.3 million has been pledged towards services that temporarily house the homeless or those at risk of homelessness.

“And $20 million has been committed to accelerate pathways for existing clients and priority social housing applicants to secure stable housing in the private rental market“.

Shadow Minister for Health, Housing and Homelessness, Ryan Park and CEO of YFoundations, Pam Barker weigh in on whether the state is prepared for what’s in store for its homeless.