Homeless woman feels safer living in vehicle than shared housing (opens original article in a new tab)

A homeless woman in Australia finds her motorhome safer than shared housing due to financial struggles, highlighting a growing crisis among older women experiencing homelessness.

• Susan Morley, a 61-year-old homeless woman, lives in a motorhome on the Gold Coast due to financial setbacks and lack of social housing.
• Homelessness among older Australian women is growing, with many choosing vehicle living over unsafe shared housing due to rising rents and limited superannuation.
• Local residents have raised concerns about safety, noise, and environmental impacts from people camping in vehicles, leading to over 3,000 complaints in 2025.