History of Homelessness
Did they think back in the 1980s that homelessness would be a forever or temporary issue?
Temporary
What causes homelessness?
DFV
Lack of Housing
Mental Health
Drug and Alcohol
Name 3 local Charities that assist people in need?
Suncoast care
Salvation Army
St Vinnies
The Shack
What Year did the shack commence and how long has it been running?
2002, and 22 years
When did supported accomodation for individuals living homeless come in affect in Australia?
1985
What is the main reason young people are homeless?
Unstable Home environments
How can we assist those in need without physically doing anything?
Being a kind and thoughtful person, offering a hello or a smile.
How many Christmas Food hampers did the shack give out last year?
over 400
Early 1970s
What Causes older people to become homeless?
Financial Difficulty or Housing crisis
how much would it cost the government yearly to make a big dent into homelessness?
2 billion every year
How long has NCC been involved with supporting the shack?
20 years