Homelessness

This paper aims to explore some of the complex physical and mental health needs of those experiencing homelessness. It will act as a leader to the other articles by establishing the nature of the problem and offer a rationale for carrying out a service user needs assessment as part of a review of local service provision in the North West of England against the backdrop of the current COVID-19 epidemic.
In Australia, children can experience homelessness alone, without a parent or guardian. There are clear interventions, however, which could be implemented to prevent unaccompanied child homelessness or ensure that it is a brief, supported and one-off experience.

Despite significant policy developments addressing youth housing insecurity in Australia, youth remain subject to multiple housing arrangements that can lead…

The way people source, prepare, and consume food is deeply interconnected with social practice. Drawing on theories of everyday life…

Youth self-identifying as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning/queer, intersex, asexual, and other identities (LGBTQIA+) are overrepresented among the homeless youth…

Under what conditions will the public accept homeless-serving housing and social service facilities in their neighborhood? In this paper, we…

Couchsurfing, or temporarily staying with friends, extended family, acquaintances, or strangers, is a growing form of homelessness within Australia, and…

The “No Fixed Address” version 2 (NFAv.2) project tested the efficacy of a potential best practice program that aimed to…