The cost of living and rental crisis are placing people in extreme financial stress, as they struggle to feed their families, keep a roof over their head, or access safe accommodation after losing their home. It is near impossible for vulnerable people to find a rental property in Australia with vacancy rates below 1%, forcing many to seek unsafe shelter in cars, tents, caravan parks, on couches with friends, or in motels. Our community services are experiencing high demand, and are seeing many people in work seeking help for the first time. This increasing need for support from people in all walks of life is stretching our community services to breaking point.
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