The Rockliff Liberal Government is doing what matters by supporting Tasmanians when they need it the most.
Acting Minister for Housing and Construction, Roger Jaensch said that the Report on Government Services has demonstrated our commitment to ensuring that when Tasmanians need help, they get it.
“We have, year in and year out, continued to increase our support for vulnerable Tasmanians, no matter where they live in our great State,” Minister Jaensch said.
“Positively, we have seen a decrease in the number of Tasmanians accessing our Specialist Homelessness Services which is a direct result of our strong progress on improving Tasmania’s housing outcomes.
“In 2022-23, 6,672 clients were assisted by the Specialist Homelessness Service, compared to 6,977 in 2021-22, a 4.4 per cent decrease.
“There were fewer unassisted requests for assistance, we have improved the rate of meeting client needs for accommodation for the sixth year running and we have continued to increase support when and where it is needed.
“But not only this, we are seeing these improvements because our Government’s long-term plan is working. Our investment of over $48 million a year in Specialist Homelessness Services is doing its job of supporting vulnerable Tasmanians while they get back on their feet.
“These numbers are positive, but what really matters to Tasmanians is the bricks and mortar and tangible services that house and assist Tasmanians.
“Just like the first of its kind men’s shelter in Devonport, our nation-leading modular home program and our Youth2Independence program – we are getting on with the job of supporting Tasmanians whenever they need it.”
OUR RECORD ON HOMELESSNESS
- The Rockliff Liberal Government is investing over $48 million a year in Specialist Homelessness Services: safe, secure accommodation and wrap around services. This includes $7 million funding to continue to operate Safe Space Services as an ongoing program for homeless Tasmanians.
- The Rockliff Liberal Government supports young Tasmanians through supported accommodation, including the delivery of 20 new units at Thyne House, two new Y2I facilities in Hobart and Burnie and expanding the program to provide 20 modular homes and 10 share homes for young Tasmanians.
- The Rockliff Liberal Government has expanded the Launceston Women’s Shelter by 15 units and repurposed Springvale Hostel to provide an additional 3 units for the Hobart Women’s Shelter. The Rockliff Liberal Government has contributed $5 million towards 21 new social housing units for women over the age of 55 who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.
- The Rockliff Liberal Government delivered the first Men’s shelter in Devonport and built a new 50 bed men’s shelter in Hobart in partnership with St Vincent de Paul.
- The Labor-Green Government sold off houses to pay for maintenance and left the Liberals with a $90 million maintenance backlog. The Rockliff Liberal Government’s sensible budget management has enabled Homes Tasmania and its community partners to invest over $300 million in maintenance from July 2014-June 2023.
