Kick Back’s calls for Government to reassess Emergency Housing policy w/ Youth Worker and Co-Founder of Kick Back, Aaron Hendry

Recently, the Ministry of Social Development changed its eligibility for those trying to access Emergency Housing.

On top of having tougher eligibility, the policy also means that those caught breaking the rules of their Emergency Housing needs will have a stand-down period of 13 weeks for a housing grant.

Kick Back, a youth development organisation, has condemned the government’s move, and is calling for the government to reassess the criteria, due to how the new criteria will significantly displace young people requiring access to Emergency Housing.

Joel spoke to youth worker and co-founder of the organisation, Aaron Hendry, about the shift of eligibility, and what this will mean for vulnerable young people