YOUTH Homelessness Matters Day is another reminder of the need in our region for more affordable, secure housing for those facing hardship, including our youth.
The alarm bells have been ringing across the North East for years, compounded by a recent rental crisis and the spike in the cost of living.
Across the state, homelessness rose by almost 25 per cent between the 2016 and 2021 censuses, a fi...