12 CAFS: GIC - Homeless People

According to the AIHW, approximately how many people are currently experiencing homelessness in Australia?

• 22,000

• 82,000

• 122,000

• 244,000

According to the AIHW, approximately how many homeless people are classified as 'rough sleepers'?

• 7,500

• 22,000

• 36,500

• 122,000

What is wrong with using negative terminology, such as 'beggars' and 'vagrants', to describe the group?

• It promotes homelessness

• It decreases their chance of getting the help they need

• It stereotypes the group

• It limits their access to services

What is the most significant need for homeless people?

• Employment

• Sense of identity

• Adequate standard of living

• Education

What characteristic of the homeless means that they require greater access to services?

• Poor nutrition

• Lack of permanent housing

• Lower standard of living

• Poor general health

Which two services are most needed by the homeless?

• Employment & safety and security

• Education & transport

• Transport & counselling

• Accommodation & healthcare

Identify two organisations whose mission it is to specifically assist the homeless.

• Beyond Blue & Greenpeace

• Orange Sky Laundry & Mission Australia

• The Big Issue & the

  St Vincent De Paul Society

• UNICEF &

  the Red Cross

Which of the following statements is NOT true for homelessness?

• There is sufficient social housing to cater for homeless people.

• The majority of homeless people do not live on the streets.

• Most homeless people are over the age of 35.

• If you make healthy life choices, you won't be homeless.

Why are statistics regarding long-term homelessness in Australia unrelaible?

• Homeless people change locations frequently

• Homeless shelters do not complete census data

• Homeless peple are unable to complete surveys

• Homeless people have low levels of employment

What is the leading cause of homelessness in Australia?