00:02For the past three months this has been home for Lisa, her partner and 11 of their children.
00:09A camper, tents and swags form individual rooms.
00:13As a mum I have to try and make it seem like it's not as bad as what it really
00:18is.
00:20The family moved to the free rest area after their lease came to an end.
00:24It makes me feel like a failure as a mum.
00:31It's so, it's hard. I never thought we would be homeless ever.
00:37One out of all of the places.
00:40They need at least five bedrooms. Vacancy rates in this area are around 1%.
00:45The family are on a priority list for social housing.
00:48I think I've applied for over 200 private rental properties and there's just nothing.
00:54They have the means and financial capacity to rent a house but just no one's giving them a go.
00:59So unfortunately they've just had to set up out here.
01:03You ought to come out here and eat them darling.
01:05There's a national target to ensure First Nations people live in homes that cater to their household size.
01:10Which is not on track to be met.
01:12The Housing Research Institute Uhuri has found that unless something changes
01:17another 72,000 social houses will be needed just for First Nations people in the next 20 years.
01:23I put my blank here.
01:25At a federal level they've committed $3 billion to support First Nations housing.
01:29While in New South Wales there's plans for 780 new homes by 2031.
01:34For now the family is focused on a brighter future.
01:38My hope is that we can get a stable home so they can get back into their routine and just
01:45have a normal life.
01:46That's the first time I go, you can get into your home.
01:47I hope you enjoyed this video.
01:47This time we'll be able to check the rest of the community.
01:48This time we will check the rest of our files.
01:48It's so worth noting.
01:48This time we'll drive forever.
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