When we value and respect people with disability, they are less likely to be subjected to harm.
- Postdoctoral research fellow, Flinders University
A serious disability is one of the most common reasons people apply for social housing. The long wait for a suitable home just adds to the daily challenges they face.
Domestic violence is a leading cause of homelessness. The stories of women who had to flee their homes make it clear the dire shortage of social housing in Australia leaves them with nowhere to go.
One social housing application assessor told us getting on the priority wait list is so challenging, some applicants abandon the process altogether.
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