Homelessness: A 21st century tragedy - Scott's story

On top of all that, for the past five years he's been homeless, caught in limbo as he battles to secure stable housing.

As part of Homelessness Week, News journalist Charmayne Allison spent time with Scott , listening to his story and gaining an insight into the region's growing homelessness crisis.

To read more from this feature, follow the links below:

Jayme McCrae, 21, has been homeless for five months

Battling grief, trauma and schizophrenia, Scott Dalfonso is also homeless

BeyondHousing says 2900 social housing homes needed to address homeless crisis

Politicians vow to address Shepparton’s homelessness crisis

Wide range of Shepparton homelessness services supporting struggling locals

Shepparton psychologists brace for need in wake of homelessness crisis