People experiencing homelessness are increasing throughout the nation. More than 116,427 people are homeless in Australia in 2016. 28,191 are homeless in NSW 56% are male, 44% are female 80% live in short-term refuges, shelters or in overcrowded dwellings, couch surfing, etc. 7% sleep rough on the streets or in the parks 6,202 are over the age of 65 17,845 (17%) are under the age of 10 One in 39 children under age four slept in a homeless service in the last year Newsletter Stay up to date with Sydney Homeless Connect Subscribe
