We must acknowledge the factors leading to homelessness
When we think about homelessness it’s easy to think the pathway into it is and was the responsibility of the person experiencing it. Thus if they make a few changes…
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How To Support Homeless Women in the Workplace (abc.net.au)
It was great to chat with Hilary Harper and the listeners of Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) Life Matters this morning. We discussed the changing landscape of employment in Australia and…
Getting the kids to school
More bikes put together at our HQ this weekend. These aren’t Christmas presents. They’re vehicles so children living in shelters, hotels and overcrowded dwellings can get to school next year.…
Education is meant to be free
Last week we were contacted by a Mum desperate for some help to get her boy ready for high school. With the fees, the uniforms, the book lists, she was…
First 500 gifts for Xmas
A massive thank you to all our beautiful supporters, look at what you have made happen. We initially had a target of 250 Christmas gifts for children in need this…
Raise For Good – National Homeless Collective – Ford Mustang Raffle
Got a friend who’s so hard to buy for at Christmas because they already have everything? Bet they don’t have a Mustang Click link. Buy Ticket. Possibly win your friend…
#makespaceintheworkplace
Yesterday I met with the Australian National Skills Commission with the goal of initiating changes in the employment landscape that will see more jobs available for people with housing insecurity…
‘It’s a game changer’ (The Age)
Thanks so much to Jewel Topsfield Journalist from The Age for highlighting the very important work we do at National Homeless Collective and in particular our employment program at The…
Christmas Gifts First 100 Kids
Melbourne we cannot thank you enough. We put a call out for Christmas presents for kids who will otherwise receive nothing for Christmas due to many factors such as homelessness,…
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Our CEO on Too Peas In A Podcast
I was absolutely thrilled to be on this weeks episode of Too Peas In A Podcast. It wasan incredible honour and so much fun. Click the link to hear how…
Housing for Hannah
A couple of days ago we received an urgent email from an organisation who was looking after a middle aged woman who was sleeping rough. Hannah needed a place fast…
Make Space In The Workplace
The Dan Andrews government this morning announced $5.2b in funding to build 12,000 new social housing units which will create around 18,000 new jobs. Whist this is absolutely fantastic news…