A safe and secure home is the foundation for a healthy life, education, and connection to community. Right now we are seeing more people in Manningham facing housing stress and homelessness.
National Homelessness Week runs from 4 to 10 August and is an opportunity to raise awareness of the practical steps to address homelessness in our community.
Homelessness doesn't discriminate - it can affect anyone. Rising housing costs mean some people are forced to choose between rent and food. We're also seeing a growing need for food relief and emergency support services locally.
If you or someone you know needs help, our Manningham Wellbeing Support Card connects you with local services that can provide support. Hard copies of these are available at community venues including Council facilities, libraries community centres, neighbourhood houses, sporting and social clubs.
Let's work together to make our community a place where everyone has a home.
Our website provides an online resource directory of local crisis support services, including homelessness and crisis accommodation, emergency food relief, family violence support and wellbeing services.
This National Homelessness Week, we're joining other councils and community organisations to highlight how we're working together to support people doing it tough.
Want to learn more? Join us for the webinar More than Shelter on Thursday 7 August at 12:30pm, where we'll explore the support services that offer safety and dignity to people experiencing homelessness.
