Older Womens Housing Program Tackles Growing Crises

Abstract

In recent years, we have seen an unprecedented number of women facing housing insecurity (even homelessness) for the first time when they are older.

Between 2011 and 2016 there was a 31 per cent increase in older Australian females experiencing homelessness. Low superannuation, a marriage breakup, poor health or the death of a spouse are among the factors that play a part.