Homelessness Initiatives

#CommunityWelfare an initiative started in Bundaberg, the local not-for-profit organisation gathers donations and volunteers on Tuesday nights to make contact with local Bundaberg citizens sleeping on the street to provide them with a small meal and hot drink and some necessities and links to support services.

#CommunityWelfareOrganisation Relationships Australia (SA) has created a free initiative that provides counselling and therapeutic links to young children and teenagers who have been homeless or are at risk of becoming so. Appears to service South Australia as a whole.

Fire retardant, waterproof, anti-mildew treated breathable Backpack Bed by Backpack Bed for homeless (formerly Swags for Homeless). Backpack Beds save lives ...

#InternationalGovernmentInitiative it is a 10 year plan for all of Canada from the government to provide affordable housing options for homeless and create inclusive communities. The initiative plans to work alongside the different communities in Canada (Inuit to western and in between) so that all vulnerable Canadians receive safe and affordable housing.

#InternationalInitiative - initiative in Canada that hires and trains youth who are/at risk of being homeless in the construction field and providing community supports and revenue into the local towns.

#SocialEnterprise initiative: local people donate unwanted furniture and appliance - homeless people participating in a rehoming program can then pick their own new (second hand) furniture and appliance for free. Non-homeless residents can also purchase the same house belongings at low-cost prices.

#AustralianFederalGovernment initiative that provides funding to organisations that assist people who are/at risk of being homeless find accommodation.

Brisbane City Council's Homeless Connect is an event that gives free services such as medical care, legal advice, toiletries, clothes and more, to the homele...

#CommunityWelfareOrganisation provides programs for people who are either already homeless or at risk of becoming homeless to up skill, have access to meals, community connections, case managers, social services and tenancy education.

#QLDGovernmentInitiative to provide more homes in urban areas that have high populations of homelessness. Initiative will create jobs, educate about housing/how to keep tenancy and provide safety for people to pursue jobs/further education.