‘They Need Us’ – Length 3:16
Georgina provides lunch for homeless women in an inner city park. She had never met them before. Some had tumbled quickly and unexpectedly from respectable middle class suburbia. Women in their fifties are Australia’s new poor. Georgina is fighting to change things.
‘Sometimes being a friend means mastering the art of timing. There is a time for silence. A time to let go and allow people to hurl themselves into their own destiny. And a time to prepare to pick up the pieces when it’s all over.’
– Octavia Butler – Author
There are many causes for someone becoming homeless.
The Exodus Foundation can offer assistance and advice through its Social Health & Wellbeing services and Crisis Intervention program.
Click here for Social Health & Wellbeing Services
Click here for the Crisis Intervention Program
Many other kind hearted organisations and Government bodies are also there to help. Links to just some are provided. They are offered in good will to simply assist you in starting your search. There are more organisations in all states which may suit your needs better.
Some other links to Info and Advice
Homeless Person Information Service
The Homeless Persons Information Centre (HPIC) is the telephone information and referral service that refers those in the community who are homeless, or at risk of homelessness, to the services that may assist them.
Domestic Violence and Homelessness – Housing NSW
Housing NSW recognises that family violence can lead to homelessness
