. Craig Hill, the Legalise Cannabis Party candidate for the federal seat of Bonner, has today unveiled a comprehensive plan to address homelessness in the community, pledging to deliver real change for individuals and families in need. “Everyone deserves a safe place to call home,” Craig said. “In a country as wealthy as Australia, it … Continue reading Tackling Homelessness in Bonner
Tag: Homelessness
Getting Brisbane’s Quarantine Centre ready for the homeless
Politicians from all three levels of government are arguing about Brisbane's Quarantine Centre being used to house the homeless, and the media and homelessness services have weighed in on the argument as well. The simple fact is that it is not yet fit for the purpose of housing 500 homeless people, and this article will … Continue reading Getting Brisbane’s Quarantine Centre ready for the homeless
The homeless in Seattle’s Underground City
In 2007, I found myself in Seattle, in the United States. I was meeting with a friend who wanted to tell me about the homeless in the underground city. The following are my observations from that time: Are homeless people living in undeveloped parts of Seattle’s abandoned underground city? From speaking with some of the … Continue reading The homeless in Seattle’s Underground City
Macedonia Ulica Magazine
In Macedonia, the Ulica magazine is a social venture for tackling poverty, with unemployed and homeless people selling the magazine on the streets. Ulica magazine primarily represents ideas of an open society at a relatively wide scope, and addresses issues of human rights, social issues, health and culture. It is a social magazine that combines … Continue reading Macedonia Ulica Magazine
Report: National Council of Women (Queensland) – Psychiatric Homelessness
Psychiatric Homelessness Seminar National Council of Women Queensland Branch Part One A seminar on Psychiatric Homelessness was held in Brisbane on 11th August 2005, convened by the National Council of Women Queensland Branch. The issue was Psychiatric Homelessness. I have some first hand dealings with this issue, over many years in various positions, and was … Continue reading Report: National Council of Women (Queensland) – Psychiatric Homelessness
