Homelessness in Australia

How many people in Australia experience homelessness every night?

• 44,000

• 3,000

• 116,000

• 15,000

Which situation/s does not come under the definition of homelessness?

• Living in a house that is severely crowded

• Couch surfing

• Sleeping in a car

• Living in a spare room at your Aunty's house

What percentage of homeless people are sleeping rough?

• Less than 7%

• More than 20%

• Nearly 33%

• More than 40%

What order do the top causes of homelessness occur in (from most to least)?

• Housing crisis, money difficulties, domestic violence

• Housing crisis, domestic violence, money difficulties

• Domestic violence, housing crisis, money difficulties

• Domestic violence, money difficulties, housing crisis

What was the accepted poverty line in 2016?

• Below $49.25 a day

• Below $60.02 a day

• Below $71.73 a day

• Below $82.63 a day

What was the Newstart Allowance in 2018?

• Up to $49.25 a day

• Up to $73.11 a day

• Up to $96.34 a day

• Up to $122.36 a day

How many people experiencing homelessness in Australia are under the age of 25?

• 17%

• 42%

• 38%

• 61%

How many unaccompanied children sought help at a homeless shelter in 2016-17?

• 100

• 500

• 2000

• 5000

What proportion of people experiencing homelessness are older Australians (over the age of 55)?

• Nearly 1 in 5

• Nearly 1 in 7

• Nearly 1 in 10

• Nearly 1 in 15

Nearly 288,000 people sought help at homeless agencies in 2016-17. In 2018 this

• Stayed the same

• Increased by 3%

• Increased by 5%

• Decreased