A donation drive, documentary screening, morning tea and community dinner are among the events organised to mark Homelessness Week in Wyndham from August 7 to 13.
An annual event aimed at raising awareness of the issue, this year’s Homelessness Week is especially poignant given the amount of people driven into poverty by the cost of living crisis, housing shortage and repeated interest rate rises.
It’s estimated that more 30,000 Victorians are currently homeless, including a growing number of women over 50.
It’s this cohort which is the subject of the documentary ‘Under Cover’ which will be screened at the Point Cook Community Learning Centre on Tuesday August 8.
A morning tea will be held at Manor Lakes Community Learning Centre on August 9, while Dianella Community Centre in Tarneit West will host a Community Dinner on August 10.
A donation drive accepting long life food, blankets, clothing and personal care items is currently underway, with community centres across Wyndham taking items.
Wyndham mayor, Susan McIntyre, said every contribution, no matter how small, will make a difference.
“Everyone benefits when we support our most vulnerable community members”.
Cr McIntyre said.
“If you can, please donate an item, your time, or if you just want to learn more about the
issues, please join in the activities this week.”
For more information, visit: www.wyndham.vic.gov.au/homelessness-week.
