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released: 15 Mar 2007 author: AIHW media release

Mental health and substance use problems are experienced by many Australians and research has indicated these problems are far more prevalent in the homeless population. This bulletin, the sixth thematic report from the Supported Accommodation Assistance Program (SAAP) National Data Collection (NDC), shows that a number of SAAP clients have mental health and/or substance use problems and provides an overview of the assistance given to these clients by the Program. SAAP is a major part of Australia's overall response to homelessness and represents a broader social safety net designed to help people in crisis in the community.

ISSN 1446 9820; ISBN 978 1 74024 656 9; Cat. no. AUS 89; 24pp.; $10.00

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  • Sections
    • Introduction (405K PDF)
    • Main findings
    • Defining the client groups
    • Profile of the client groups
    • Main reason for seeking assistance
    • Meeting the needs of clients
    • Circumstances before and after support (402K PDF)
    • Length of support and accommodation outcomes
    • Statistical tables
    • References
    • Acknowledgments

Recommended citation

AIHW 2007. Homeless SAAP clients with mental health and substance use problems 2004-05. AIHW bulletin no. 51. Cat. no. AUS 89. Canberra: AIHW.