The ‘tiny house’ villages tackling homelessness

As the nation grapples with housing shortages, councils across Australia are exploring innovative ways to help the homeless.

From pop-up ‘tiny houses’ to donations, local governments are taking action to combat homelessness as the number of people sleeping rough across capital cities continues to mount.

The rates of homelessness have risen dramatically in recent years, doubling in Sydney, increasing 36 per cent in Darwin, and in Brisbane and Hobart going up by 32 per cent 21 per cent respectively from 2011-2016, according to the ABS.

In May, the crisis prompted Australian councils to come together to call out state government inaction and demand targeted funding to boost housing affordability.

But some councils are taking matters into their own hands and launching programs to help locals find housing in times of need.

Last week, president of the Australian Local Government Association commended councils for their housing initiatives.

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