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A once-empty suburban lot in Adelaide, South Australia, has become a village of tiny homes to support young people transitioning out of the child and family protection system. Ten self-contained "pod-style" homes have been built on land leased from the SA Housing Trust and developed into a small community in a collaboration between the South Australian government and youth support group Junction, costing about $3 million. Residents can live there for up to two years and be assisted by support workers to engage in education and find employment. "This is not just about providing shelter; this is about providing 24/7 support to ensure young people can equally and actively participate in our economy and community life," said South Australia's minister for women, Katrine Hildyard.