Survey undertaken in June 2020

-close to three in four have lost their jobs or lost hours

-one in five share-house residents skipped meals to afford necessities

-around 50% reported reduced mental health

-82% of the demographic are aged 35 or less

-some 50% in insecure work

-a fifth are visa holders  –

Further …  

-a fifth pawned or sold some possessions to pay for necessities; similarly some were unable to pay the rent or mortgage on time

-two in five moved house or changed occupants in their home

-68% transitioned to working from home or working longer hours for the same pay!

And …

-prior to the Pandemic they were vulnerable but now more are suffering with rental stress!

-they are in insecure work within the most impacted sectors of arts and hospitality

–obviously JobKeeper and JobSeeker current payments need to be maintained

-and the Pandemic has highlighted the need for more social and affordable housing

–with our Youth having the highest unemployment; little savings; and in housing stress with long-term implications!

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https://www.domain.com.au/news/young-australians-in-shared-housing-some-of-the-hardest-hit-during-covid-19-survey-finds-975992/