The Invercargill Women's Refuge is struggling to find long term-housing for women in crisis because of a shortage of housing in Southland. She knows of some women now living in motels while they looked for transitional housing or long-term accommodation. The organisation often worked with the Salvation Army and the Invercargill Women's Refuge to find long-term homes for families. Ministry of Social Development regional commissioner for Southern Jason Tibble said the ministry could connect people with community providers, like the Women's Refuge, to help with housing and other services. Once a person's immediate housing need was met the ministry could put families on the Social Housing Register to find them longer-term housing through the social housing assessment process.

Source: Stuff October 06, 2018 23:03 UTC