Youth Homelessness in Australia
According to the 2006 census there were over 44,000 young people homeless, meaning that about 43% of the Australian homeless population are babies, children and youth under the age of 25. A particularly common form of youth homelessness in Australia is “couch surfing” whereby the homeless person relies on the support of friends to sleep on their couch or floor. Relationship breakdown and family conflict are often cited as common instigators of youth homelessness.
Youth Homelessness Matters Day is an annual event run across Australia that highlights youth homelessness and associated issues.
Read more about this topic: Homelessness In Australia
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