Tuesday,
10 September 2024
600 experiencing homelessness in city

MORE than 600 people were experiencing homelessness or at risk of becoming homeless across Wangaratta in 2023-2024, according to data released by Beyond Housing.

The data shows that of the 648 people seeking homelessness support, 45 were children, 98 were aged 55 and over, 116 were on a Disability Support Pension, and 162 were young people aged between 17 and 25.

A staggering 246 people were see...

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