Homelessness
Homelessness
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3 August 2021
Salvo volunteers at the Winter Night Shelter serve hot food to their guests as part of the program. Restoring dignity to those in Victoria's north Words Jessica Morris Nights can be freezing in Victoria’s rural north, but a warm-hearted initiative by nine churches in the city of Shepparton is bringing vulnerable people in from the cold, literally. The Salvos are a vital cog in the operation...
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3 August 2021
Jed Donoghue (left) with Jade Munnings, Salvos Housing Coordinator, at the Australasian Housing Industry awards 2019. This National Homelessness Week (1-7 August 2021), the Salvos are calling for a na...
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2 August 2021
Being seen and unseen as life unravels Words Holly Reed Forced to live in her car for over two years, Alison* says the experience of homelessness seriously impacted her physical and mental wellbeing. ...
26 July 2021
The Salvos assist people struggling with homelessness to find permanent accommodation. Words Naomi Singlehurst As National Homelessness Week (1-7 August) approaches, Peter* shares his journey from hom...
22 July 2021
Chook has been volunteering with the Salvos in Queensland for the last 10 years. As National Homelessness Week (1-7 August) approaches, Chook shares his journey from ‘sleeping rough’ for...
2 July 2021
Words Jessica Morris When you meet 19-year-old Harry Taylor, you are struck by the untapped potential that lies just below the surface. An artist, mentor and up-and-coming tradie, the Banjima and Yind...
15 June 2021
Housing program reunites a family Words Don McCrae I met Chris around 12 years ago when he was in his 30s. I was working at a centre for homeless men in Hobart, running a program for men coming out of...
20 May 2021
Before Margaret* became homeless, she lived a happy life with her daughter, who meant the world to her. Tragically, Margaret’s relationship with her partner turned violent and her life took a t...
17 May 2021
Left: A few of the Homelessness Services team, which played a key role in the project. Case Manager Luke Ollington is second from left.Right: The former Miner's Rest Caravan Park. Unique caravan park ...