Good day to everybody.
I'm here today to speak to you about a subject that affects many of you and me personally. Our communities are being impacted by Queensland, Australia's escalating teenage homelessness rates, and it's time we took something.
It's unbelievable, yet thousands of young people in our state still don't have a secure place to live in this day and age. They are staying in overcrowded, insecure housing, shelters, or on the streets. It's a humanitarian issue as well as a housing issue. Their mental and emotional health are also impacted, in addition to their physical health. We no longer have the option to disregard this painful fact.
The high cost of living in Queensland is the main contributor to this issue. For many families and individuals, the cost of housing, food, and other essentials has increased to an unaffordable level. Young people, who frequently have little career prospects and
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Poor physical and mental health, restricted access to chances for education and employment, and an increased likelihood of participation with the criminal justice system are all consequences of homelessness. The entire community is affected, therefore it's not simply an issue for the person.
What can we do to address this then? In order to confront this problem and create answers, society as a whole must assume responsibility. Our efforts must be coordinated in order to increase young people's employment possibilities, make housing more affordable, and offer homeless individuals support services. Together, as a group, we must succeed because we cannot do it alone.
Government financing for projects to build affordable housing, especially for young people, might be increased as one answer. This can be accomplished by providing renters with financial aid in the form of tax credits and rental subsidies, as well as through funding the development of new, inexpensive housing