Four Rough Sleepers Die on Mornington Peninsula in Six Weeks

Four rough sleepers have died on the Mornington Peninsula in six weeks, while a new report reveals 11 deaths since December 2024 and ongoing housing shortages.

Four rough sleepers have died on the Mornington Peninsula in six weeks, while a new report reveals 11 deaths since December 2024 and ongoing housing shortages.

Homelessness is rising fast on the Mornington Peninsula, with more than 80 people now sleeping rough — up 45% since June. Council says local services are at breaking point and is calling on the Victorian Government to urgently invest in crisis housing and long-term solutions.