Homeless Persons Union Victoria in Carlton, Victoria, Australia | Organisation

Homeless Persons Union Victoria

Locality: Carlton, Victoria, Australia

Address: PO BOX 98 Victorian Trades Hall, 54 Lygon st 3053 Carlton, VIC, Australia

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24.01.2022 Double standards are alive and well in Australia. In the public imagination those made homeless by "natural disaster' are viewed as innocent victims and the innocent victims of capitalist economics, domestic violence and other systemic causes are viewed as welfare bludgers' that don't care about themselves or the community. This is a false dichotomy that works to stigmatize and disparage mob who are rarely, if ever, heard or are given the right of reply. This double standard shows us the power of the mainstream capitalist media in framing the good guys and bad guys. The good guys are offered the hand of assistance and the bad guys are at best viewed with suspicion and at worst treated like criminals. This is egalitarian Australia.

19.01.2022 Thanks to those who participated in this piece. It takes a lot of courage to stand in front of a camera and contradict the bourgeois messages that have fed the offensive community views of the homeless. The Australia the community blames the victim for their situation. The government also blames the victim and refuses to take meaningful action so thousands of the most vulnerable bear the economic, emotional and physical costs of putting investors and developers first. Filling... the 60,000 odd empty properties (three for every homeless person) with homeless people would alleviate a tonne of suffering and save the state government money in hospitals, cells and allied health services, but it chooses not to. In short the federal government has turned it's back on the prime solutions to homelessness i.e "housing first" options" - as there is a belief among tories that state funded secure, affordable and appropriate housing and increasing benefits undermine individual action and rewards mediocrity. https://www.sbs.com.au/ondemand/video/1696444483598

16.01.2022 I found this ad as I was thinking about writing this post. I can tell you that for people who are street homeless the pandemic and the emergency powers has meant the complete renegotiation of their lives. That means rescheduling appointments with workers and supports they access, possible housing offers, counselling, activities, getting to a shower, food and laundry because services had to make their service delivery covid friendly. ...Continue reading

08.01.2022 If you are a street homeless or a rough sleeper and you have been fined for being on the street call the free homeless legal service Justice Connect on 1800 606 313 during business hours or drop in to Cohealth 53 Victoria Street City 9448 5536. Justice Connect have a legal social worker that Cohealth can contact on your behalf.

03.01.2022 If you are experiencing homelessness or you know someone who is sleeping rough, couch surfing or in crisis accommodation share these numbers with them. Its always handy to have a think about what you want before you make a call - is it housing, healthcare, or food that you need? Have a think about whether you want the support of a peer worker with you. And ask for clear information, you are a tax payer and our taxes fund these services y...ou are entitled to the support. Ask them if they are a housing provider or a health service. Launch Housing East St Kilda 8598 1111 Launch Housing Collingwood 9288 9671 Under 24 call Frontyard 9611 2411 or 1800 800 531 Cohealth Central City 9448 5536 Innerspace 9448 5530 Living Room 9945 2100