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Hornery, Sonia to the
Minister for Family and Community Services, and Minister for Women
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- How many people are currently recorded as homeless in the Hunter
region?
- What steps is the Government taking to find accommodation for homeless
persons in the Hunter?
- What steps is the Government taking to prevent homelessness?
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Answer -
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- In the 2006 Census there were 1981 people recorded as homeless in the
Hunter Region.
- Homeless people are able to access a range of services to assist in
finding accommodation through Housing NSW, the Community Housing Sector and
Specialist Homelessness Services.
- The Hunter Regional Homelessness Action Plan is available on the Housing
NSW website. The Plan provides details of homelessness initiatives in the
area.
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Question asked on 2 August 2011 (session 55-1)
and printed in
Questions & Answers Paper No. 26
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Answer received on 6 September 2011
and printed in
Questions & Answers Paper No. 38
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