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Bendigo community rallies for night shelter for homeless

Bendigo community rallies for night shelter for homeless

Last night we visited the Bendigo Winter Night Shelter to experience the great service they offer the homeless in Bendigo – Rod is pictured with director BWNS Lachlan Weir and deputy director Terry Westaway. This group works with local churches, community...
Spotlight firmly on hidden homelessness in Victoria

Spotlight firmly on hidden homelessness in Victoria

A full investigation into the causes of and measures needed to combat the hidden problem of homelessness  will be undertaken in Victoria.  Eastern Metropolitan Melbourne member Rod Barton presented a motion today calling for independent analysis of the changing scale...
Spotlight firmly on hidden homelessness in Victoria

MOTION – Inquiry in homelessness in Victoria

Mr  BARTON  (Eastern Metropolitan) (09:44:45): I move: That this house requires the Legal and Social Issues Committee to inquire into, consider and report, within 12 months, on the state of homelessness in Victoria, and in particular, the committee should: (1) provide...