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Youth don’t choose homelessness, they choose safety: new stats reveal true reality

Alarming numbers of young people seeking support from homelessness services on their own is a reality being felt close to home. Despite the shock of data released by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) last week, indicating that 13,300 unaccompanied children sought help…

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