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Single mum with 4 kids rejected by every Townsville shelter
✓ ABC NewsPower & Policy

Single mum with 4 kids rejected by every Townsville shelter

Tiffany Emmerson, 33, and her four children were turned away by every shelter in Townsville. One told her to buy a tent.

Why it mattersFor families with young children, homelessness means instability and stress. It breaks their schooling. It also shows gaps in Australia's support systems.

AustraliaTownsville's homeless crisis is worsening, with families with children stuck in urgent need because shelters are full or non-existent.

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