The cost of youth homelessness in Australia: research briefing has been prepared by Swinburne Institute for Social Research. It examines the cost of youth homelessness in Australia and outlines the economic and social benefits that could be gained by adopting tailored early intervention strategies and policies.
Youth Homelessness remains a significant social issue in Australia, often driven by family violence. Over one third of the homelessness youth surveyed reported that violence in the home had reached the point where police had to called. Homelessness is associated with a lack of safety, exposure to drugs and alcohol, and the likelihood of greater contact with the criminal justice system. In addition, these people have more health and medical issues than other youth. Half of those surveyed reported that they had been diagnosed with at least one mental health condition.
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