Episode 11 – Length 29:44
Stories From The Edge
Stories From The Edge
'Second Rate Citizens' - Length 02:20 The Exodus Foundation is a lot more than just providing free meals to the needy. Volunteers offer many services. This story is a quick look at the work of one of the volunteer Doctors at Exodus. Dr Bob has some strong opinions about the state [...]
'Every Person’s Got A Story' - Length 04:27 The Exodus Food Van now serves the outer west of Sydney. We join the driver on his regular trip to Miller near Liverpool. He has great experience with those in need and a good story to tell. “There are no coincidences [...]
'Ten Years On The Street' - Length 06:44 Ken Hamilton is now an advocate for the homeless. He earned his stripes the hard way, having spent ten years living on the streets of Sydney. Which is tougher? Living on the streets or in a Housing Commission flat? “There is [...]
'Alone in The Bush' - Length 06:01 Filmed in the Central West of NSW, this story shows that the sense of isolation is not restricted to the open spaces. It can be just as strong in the heart of the city. “We can learn the art of fierce compassion [...]
"To Beg or Busk" – Length 07:27 Jacqy Phillips has been a professional entertainer for most of her adult life. In lean times she only survived by busking. She has a strong statement to make about begging. We met up with her by the ocean at Manly’s Corso. "Music [...]
Stories From The Edge
'The Hairdresser' - Length 01:39 The Exodus Foundation is a lot more than just providing free meals to the needy. Volunteers offer many services. This story is a quick look at the work of one of the volunteers at Exodus. The Hairdresser. “We think sometimes that poverty is only [...]
'My Name's Les' - part 2 - Length 04:24 At 55 Les Banton was homeless and on the run. Part Two of this story shows how he incredibly turned his life around. “There is a lot that happens around the world we cannot control. We cannot stop earthquakes, we [...]
'My Name's Les' - part 1 - Length 05:40 Les Banton now does volunteer work at the Exodus Foundation and other organisations. How he got to helping others is quite an incredible journey. A Millionaire at 49. An Ice addict and homeless at 55 “There are no coincidences in [...]