Homelessness can happen to any of us...
A lack of safe, affordable and appropriate housing is the main cause of homelessness. With the current housing crisis, Victorian homelessness services are struggling to meet demand for assistance.
A stable home is a solid foundation for life for all of us. When we have the housing we need, we can tackle whatever challenges come up and build a future for ourselves and our children.
The whole community can help end homelessness in Victoria.
Check out the ideas and click on the links on this page to see how you can help end homelessness.
Every Victorian deserves a home!
Advocate for change to
end homelessness
Learn
more about the causes and solutions to homelessness on this website and the Homelessness Australia and Council to Homeless Persons websites
Write or Visit
your State and Federal Members of Parliament and local councillors to raise issues of homelessness and ask for action – see these tips from the Council to Homeless Persons
Join
Support
the development of public and community housing in your local area to provide homes for people who need them
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Make
origami houses for the Houses at Parliament campaign and display in your local community
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Join
Talk
to someone (or read their stories on some of these websites) who has experienced homelessness to gain a better understanding of homelessness
Write
to a newspaper or on social media asking for action to end homelessness - see here for social media posts to help you get started
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Join
the ACOSS "Raise the Rate" campaign to increase income support so people can afford housing, food and other life necessities
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Consider
housing and homelessness policies when you vote in local, State and Federal elections
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Call
into talk-back radio to discuss the issues and raise awareness of homelessness
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Share
these ideas with your colleagues, friends and families. The more people understand about homelessness, the closer we are to ending it!
How can you help
end homelessness?
Help individuals to end
their homelessness
Treat
people experiencing homelessness with respect
Rent
your property out to someone in need through a not-for-profit real estate agency or ask them to manager your rental property to help end homelesness
Help
break down stereotypes about homelessness when talking with your friends and family
Donate
money to a homelessness service in your local area - visit the Regional Homelessness Network website for your area
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Blame
the system, not the individual for their homelessness
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Donate
food, clothing or other necessities to local emergency relief services - see Ask Izzy for services in your area
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Volunteer
your time at a service that works to end homelessness - see listings on Volunteering Victoria or GoVolunteer
Chat, or Give
money or food directly to people experiencing homelessness if you feel comfortable doing so. A smile can brighten anyone’s day!
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