Research: the brutal reality of Australia’s housing crisis and what it means for women

Abstract

Two thirds of Australians are experiencing housing stress, facing “uncertainty, anxiety and hardship” amid the country’s ongoing housing crisis.

The national housing campaign Everybody’s Home released a new report on July 24, detailing the “brutal reality” of social housing shortages, increased living costs and the impact of domestic violence on women and their search for safe and affordable housing.

After surveying almost 750 people, the report found 67 per cent of respondents are currently experiencing housing stress.

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