Older Homeless Women – On the Rise

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Homeless people are on the streets because of family violence, drug abuse or mental health problems. But statistics tell another story. Between 2016 and 2021, in NSW, the number of homeless women aged between 65 and 74 rose a staggering 78 per cent.

Interviewee: Beverly Baker, Chair Older Women’s Network   Reporter/Producer: Wendy Frew