THE views and suggestions of young Victorians will be heard at a public hearing for the parliamentary inquiry into homelessness tomorrow.
The Youth Affairs Council Victoria and Mission Australia will be among the organisations presenting…
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“In its submission to the inquiry the Youth Affairs Council Victoria has told us that on any night at least 6000 young people are homeless in Victoria,” Committee Chair Fiona Patten said.
“This figure shows why this inquiry is so important because we need to find solutions to this problem. We can’t stand by and see so many young people living without a home, just leaving them as a lost generation.”
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“There are many complex issues associated with homelessness and each of these issues needs to be considered in trying to find the solutions that meet the needs of young Victorians,” Ms Patten said,
“It’s vital as part of this inquiry that we hear from young Victorians and the organisations they are involved with so that they are not just faced with the problem but also help us to find some workable solutions.”
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