The St Vincent de Paul Society Australia marks National Homeless Persons’ Week by drawing attention to the people locked out of Australian society, including the members of Australia’s First Peoples. “We welcome the Federal Government’s genuine commitment to halve the rate of homelessness and offer supported accommodation to all those who seek it by 2020”, said Chief Executive, Dr John Falzon. “We also acknowledge that we cannot eliminate homelessness as a nation unless we invest in social housing. [Read More]
Tags: Advocacy, Australia, Homelessness, justice, SVDP
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http://www.parra.catholic.org.au/news—events/latest-news/latest-news.aspx/homeless-persons–week–vinnies-calls-for-housing-justice.aspx