Why isn’t enough being done for rough sleepers?

Producer: Joshua Gorman

Homelessness has been rising in media coverage, but many don’t understand how difficult it is to find shelter and safety.

This rise in homelessness has brought to light the increasing amount of people living rough who have decided to set up tent cities in parks to create community and safety for each other.

Is there enough support being offered, or is there simply not enough being done for rough sleepers?

Featured in this story: Gold Coast City Council, Sam O’Connor; Shadow Housing Minister, Megan Scanlon; A rough sleeper named ‘Michael’ (kept anonymous for privacy reasons)

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