Currently, homelessness has become one of the major social problems in Australia. It is common to see homeless people sleep at street sides in major cities like Sydney and Melbourne. According to the latest statistics from the ABS Census of Housing and Population, there are 105,237 people in Australia who are homeless at present (Homelessness Australia, 2016). In other words, there is one person who is homeless in every 200 people in Australia. What is worse, the rate of homelessness has been growing in most states in Australia in the past few years.
Homelessness is usually a result of several of complicated issues. First, domestic and family violence is considered to be the most common reason why people become homeless. Domestic and family violence is that one person uses abuse and/or violence to control his/her spouse or other family members through fear (Domestic Violence Prevention Centre, 2016). Therefore, victims prefer to stay outside all day in order to avoid being at home which is considered as nightmare. Second, financial difficulty is another major cause for homelessness. People may experience
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The management team developed the unique running-based model. The model demonstrates that once individuals first restore confidence, strength and self-esteem, they are better equipped to move towards jobs, homes and new lives. Instead of just focusing on money, the program also offers support and motivation for individuals to get rid of homelessness and achieve independence. The success of the program is measured not only by the improvement in individuals’ health condition but also how many individuals obtain further education, employment and housing during or after the program (Back on My Feet,2016). Details of this program will be illustrated in the next