According to a report by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, homeless families looking for accommodation are being turned away from shelters because of a shortage of beds. The report found that up to 80% of new applications for temporary housing by couples who have children are unable to be met on a daily basis. According to the 2011 Census, 17,845 children under 12 were homeless on census night. Family Violence is also a major concern and a big contributor to family breakdown. DOCS and other agencies intervene for safety, but they are not preventative. Breakthrough Houses can assist families before they get separated by providing supervised accommodation and services thereby facilitating a family remaining together responsibly and safely.