More Than Words 2025: People Experiencing Homelessness

A new report shows one in six young people in Australia have experienced homelessness

A new youth homelessness report released today by Mission Australia reveals one in six Australians aged 15-19 has experienced homelessness at least once, with or without their families. This includes spending time without a fixed address, living in a refuge or transitional accommodation, and couch surfing.

Society Melbourne and their socially conscious hospitality empire have come a long way. Five years on from their first venture, they’ve changed up the way they do business to empower more young people experiencing homelessness than ever before, writes Maggie Coggan in this month’s Spotlight on social enterprise.

One in six Australians aged between 15 and 19 have reported being homeless at least once in their short lifetimes, a new survey has revealed, with one in five experiencing homelessness before the age of 12.

LGBT young people are twice as likely to experience homelessness and more likely to find themselves on the street at a younger age than heterosexual youth.

The not-for-profit magazine that helps those experiencing disadvantage is constantly looking for new ways to aid people on the margins