Victorians remain in crisis as wait times for housing blow out

Rochelle Kirkham
Updated August 2 2021 - 7:22am, first published 7:18am
SUPPORTED: Maree and Lisa are feeling safe and stable living in Salvation Army accommodation after escaping abuse and violence into homelessness. Pictures: Adam Trafford
SUPPORTED: Maree and Lisa are feeling safe and stable living in Salvation Army accommodation after escaping abuse and violence into homelessness. Pictures: Adam Trafford

Crisis accommodation is under so much pressure, waiting times for medium and long-term accommodation have blown out from three months to more than a year.

Rochelle Kirkham

Rochelle covers court and has a particular interest in social issues including homelessness, food security and family violence.