Fact sheet by Paul Flatau et al. Centre for Social Impact.
April 3, 2020.
CSI discusses the current state of homelessness in Australia and highlights specific risk areas. The COVID-19 crisis will disproportionately affect those that are currently homeless or at risk of homelessness with respect to an increased risk of exposure and a greater likelihood of severe cases and mortality. In our updated response, we share a focus on public health responses and public health consequences.
The economic impact of COVID-19 and responses to it also places an enormous number of Australians at risk of homelessness, paving the way for a vicious cycle if policy levers across a broad range of domains are not fully utilised. Our homelessness policy response to COVID-19 is quite simple: Prevent, House, and Support.
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