There are two components to this study. Firstly, the relevant international literature is reviewed, with a focus on the different methods and measures used when quantifying the economic cost of homelessness. Secondly, the authors investigate the availability of data necessary for constructing an appropriate cost measure in NZ, as well as assess what data would...

CREATE Foundation (CREATE) has been concerned at the trajectory of poor life outcomes for many young people leaving out-of-home care (not all, but a significant proportion). Our work in highlighting the issues for young people transitioning to independence started with our seminal work in 2008, with further reports on this topic in both 2009 and...

Key Findings The Initiative Fund Grants funded by Wyatt from 2009 to 2013 had a positive impact on the lives of recipient households, either reducing the risk of homelessness and/or assisting homeless persons into stable and appropriate accommodation. Recipients of Initiative Fund Grant assistance reported positive benefits with respect to their capacity to find employment...

Summary

On August 9, most of the Australian population will complete the 2016 Census of Population and Housing. Census night comes less than a week after national Homelessness Week, which aims to raise awareness of the plight of homeless people. With that in mind, the week’s theme this year is ‘Homelessness Counts.’ While homelessness does count...