Governments must address the homelessness crisis

At the height of the Covid-19 pandemic in Victoria, the government made an unprecedented decision: to provide temporary accommodation for thousands of homeless people – to get them off the streets, and into safe places where they could practise social distancing and good hygiene.

For many, staying in hotels over the past several months has been life-changing.

With stability, and a sense of security, many have made great strides in turning their lives around. It's a testament to what most of us take for granted – that when you have a safe roof over your head, you can actually start to ground yourself, consider options, and make plans for the future.