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What amount of money did Homelessness NSW call on the state government to invest over the next three years?

$158m

How much money was requested by Homelessness NSW for ensuring adequate access to temporary accommodation?

$30m

What specific groups were mentioned as targets for specialist homelessness service programs in the budget submission?

Women experiencing domestic violence, LGBTQI+ community, people with mental ill health

According to Homelessness NSW, what are some factors contributing to the homelessness crisis?

<p>Lack of housing stock, cost-of-living pressures, and rent increases</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why are many people unable to get help from homelessness services according to Homelessness NSW?

<p>Because services are full</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the reason behind the urgency for increased funding according to Homelessness NSW chief executive Dom Rowe?

<p>Many people are just one rental increase or eviction notice away from homelessness</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the recommendations made by Homelessness NSW to address homelessness?

<p>Increasing funding to Specialist Homelessness Service contracts by 6.2%</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of the Together Home Program?

<p>To help transition rough sleepers into stable accommodation</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which specific groups experiencing homelessness require additional resourcing according to the text?

<p>People aged 55 and over, Aboriginal people, and youth</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many homes per year does Homelessness NSW recommend increasing to address homelessness?

<p>5000</p> Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of the Specialist Homelessness Service contracts funding increase is recommended by Homelessness NSW?

<p>6.2%</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many local government areas reported an increase in people accessing homeless services in 2023?

<p>58</p> Signup and view all the answers

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