The document discusses supportive housing as a solution for chronic homelessness. It notes that chronically homeless individuals are high users of crisis services like hospitals and jails, which costs millions of dollars. Studies show that providing permanent housing and support services for this population reduces health care costs and improves lives. The document advocates for a national strategy in Australia to end chronic homelessness using a "Housing First" approach and increased affordable housing options.

1. THINKING ABOUT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING Launch of Parity March Edition 18 April 2008 Felicity Reynolds CEO, Mercy Foundation Churchill Fellow 2007