Homeless Figures

In reply to Ms SANDERSON (Adelaide) (28 July 2015). (Estimates Committee B)

The Hon. Z.L. BETTISON (Ramsay—Minister for Communities and Social Inclusion, Minister for Social Housing, Minister for the Status of Women, Minister for Ageing, Minister for Multicultural Affairs, Minister for Youth, Minister for Volunteers): I have been advised:

The Central Domestic Violence Service, as an example, has 11 crisis and 19 transitional accommodation opportunities for victims of domestic and family violence which, while not located in the CBD, are available in the eastern metropolitan area for women and their children escaping violence.

Crisis facilities for women and children escaping domestic violence are available in all regions across South Australia and are being fully utilised, with priority for access based on an assessment of risk and safety. The service is working intensively with women and their children to upgrade the safety and security of their existing homes and/or assist them to find longer term, safe and secure accommodation.

I am further advised that 8,075 people, or 35% of the total number of clients who presented to specialist homelessness and domestic violence services during the period 1 July 2014 to 30 June 2015, had experienced domestic violence.