'Housing just isn’t there': Meet the people sleeping rough on Perth's streets

Key points

• Support workers in Perth say homelessness is rising and spreading to new groups. Outreach workers say more couples, families and older people are seeking help.
• Vinnies WA reported a 36 per cent rise in demand over the past year in Joondalup, which it linked partly to family and domestic violence and higher rents. Some rough sleepers say suitable housing is hard to find, and pets can limit options.
• The state government said an extra $91.1 million was included in this year's budget for homelessness services.