Tasmania sees surge in families with children seeking housing assistance

In Tasmania, a significant rise in families with dependent children seeking housing assistance has emerged over the past year, with 1,431 parents and 4,237 children requesting urgent support. Many families are living in cars or crowded conditions, exacerbating developmental risks for children. Anglicare Tasmania highlighted the need for urgent state reforms to address this growing crisis.

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