The rate of homelessness in Queensland was estimated to be 45.8 per 10,000 people in 2011. This is 5% decline between 2006 and 2011. Other stats from same source says up 5%
The total number of homeless persons in Queensland was estimated to be 19,838 in 2011. This is a 2.5% increase between 2006 and 2011.
The number of homeless children (aged under 12 years old) in Queensland was 3429 in 2011. This is an increase of 5% between 2006 and 2011. Confirmed in all reports
The number of homeless teenagers (aged 12 to 18 years old) was 2023 in Queensland in 2011. This is an increase of 7% between 2006 and 2011. Confirmed in all reports
The incidence of homelessness amongst the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is disproportionately high. 24% of all homeless persons in Queensland identified as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander in 2011.
Stats meam "shit all" when you met someone seeking help on a night that ...yeh they are right.. temp is dropping, you ring every phone number you can think off but still 5.15pm ring ring ..sorry can't help...5.30pm ring ring...sorry but try......5.40pm...even the 1800 numbers say nothing in your area..nothing in your district. End of night this guy thanks us for helping..........yet I felt totally useless
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