Saturday 3rd August, 2024: Shayne Herriott, Chief Operating Officer at Orange Sky National Homelessness Week (5 – 11 August)
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Paul and Fiona talk to Shayne Herriott, Chief Operating Officer at Orange Sky National Homelessness Week
New research by free mobile laundry and shower service, Orange Sky, reveals over half (57%) of Australians are struggling to make
ends meet financially, with one in three (31%) having to dip into their savings just to get by.
The new research comes as government data indicates household inflation rates have skyrocketed by 3.6% over the past 12 months,
with housing, food and health costs climbing by over 3% in the same period of time.
Sadly, to meet growing costs, the new research reveals three in five (59%) Australians have had to moderately or significantly adjust
their lifestyle due to the rising cost-of-living.
However, Aussies are not just struggling to afford the essentials, but also to find safety
and security, with the research revealing more than one in ten (12%) have had to forego a meal due to a lack of funds, while over
one in six (15%) have borrowed money, sold something or taken out a loan just to pay rent or bills.
Amid a national housing crisis which has seen mortgage prices hit an all-time high in June of this year , weekly rent prices rising by
8% in the past 12 months, and rental vacancy rates sitting at the lowest they’ve been in a decade, it’s no surprise there’s an increase
of Australians heading into tough times.
With the new research unveiling almost one in five (18%) Australians have experienced homelessness, this National Homelessness
Week (5 – 11 August), Orange Sky is encouraging Australians to support their mission to be there for those doing it tough. As more
and more Aussies are forced into homelessness, Orange Sky is asking Australians to show their financial support through their
Homelessness Week appeal at orangesky.org.au.
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