The stigma of being homeless for many people in society has has been in the terms of creepy people, strong odour, dirty clothes and the symbol of a series of bad decisions that homeless people have made in their lives. Dismissing all these people as failures, dropouts, slackers or drug addicts is highly misleading and far …
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In 2015, state and federal governments combined spent more than $700 million on homeless services. This was an increase of $80 million from the previous year. However, the rising demand of homeless people due to the spike increases in living costs, is seeing more than 220 people who are being forced to go the other …
Can this app help the 220 homeless people who are forced to turn away each night? Read More »
It only takes a small idea to have a huge impact on society. The state of homelessness in Australia is rising, with over 100,000 people Australia wide who are living on the streets – YES! That means tonight. How can we solve this problem? What does it take to help all these people who live …
Living with flatmates can be expensive depending where you are, but worrying about paying rent is only one aspect of the total cost of living. Rent, utilities and food can really add up. Whilst you can’t get a discount renting, if you’re smart about the way you spend your money and have a keen eye, you …
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Shopping with flatmates We have all tried different things when it comes to shopping with flatmates. We’ve tried; Shopping separately (someone always forgets something) Shopping together (there’s always one argument about how much bread we need to have in the pantry) Sharing a budget (there will always be disproportions of who gets what, how much …
Struggle to do shopping right with flatmates? Here are some tips to help. Read More »
Living with someone either for the first time, or you’re a veteran with flat sharing, sharing a bathroom can be an interesting experience. It depends on the type of flatmates you are sharing with, but for many people living together, it can get a bit messy – both in terms of boundaries and items scattered …
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Now this story will make you feel good. Despite the continuing controversy and debate around the Government’s intake of 12,000 Syrian refugees from the recent unfoldings from the war on Islamic state, there have been many questions from the Australian public about what the influx of refugees means for Australian life. After reading this story, it …
Refugees from Syria within a month from arrival into Australia become volunteers Read More »
In a report released two weeks ago, Prosper Australia unveiled the shocking reality that in the city of Melbourne, highlights the flaws shown within the housing policy in Victoria – 82,724 homes are left vacant. This recent report illuminates the argument that Australia is suffering from the continuing issue with homelessness. One of the biggest …
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As we know, living out of home can be tough. You’ve got rent to pay, bills to pay, groceries, chores, food, cleaning, maintenance costs, fix things if they break – the list can go on. Not all of these can be bad, as that’s why flatmates exist. You can do these things together. However, one of …
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We have all come across a bad flatmates at some stage in our lives, whether it be hanging out with our friends flatmate or living with one, they can dampen your mood, but also your spirits about what living with flatmates is all about – having fun and sharing great experiences. If you have experienced …
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