Election commitment tackles homelessness

Key points

• Rough sleepers in Geelong could receive more help to find housing if the Victorian Labor government is re-elected. It has pledged $250,000 to Neami's Towards Home Plus Assertive Outreach Program, which links people with accommodation and services.
• Neami National chief executive Tom Dalton said the money would help more people access support. Geelong Member Christine Couzens said the service had helped vulnerable people gain housing.
• Housing Minister Nick Staikos said demand for homelessness services was still rising.