When Alice* was referred to the Exit Pathways Program (EPP) she was living in a women's refuge with her young child and newborn baby. She had escaped a 13 year-long environment of family violence.
Following relationship breakdowns and declining health Susan found herself in a poor financial situation, after having to leave work. She experienced homelessness for several years. Through support from Haven Home Safe Susan is now happy, established and housed in her own home.
Former Sidney Myer Haven resident Shannon generously shared his story with ABC Central Victoria breakfast radio station.
Listen to hear how Shannon found himself experiencing homelessness, how he felt during this time and how he found the Sidney Myer Haven program.
Shannon shared the impact this program had on his life “Sidney Myer Haven doesn’t just change lives, it saves lives” he says.
First Nations peoples must have access to a system which is responsive to their housing needs and understands their connection to land, culture and family networks.
The partnership aims to take positive steps towards self-determination for local Aboriginal people as well as providing a foundation to advocate for greater funding in the region moving forward.
We know that housing provides the foundation for people to address other aspects of their life which may be contributing to their experience of homelessness. That’s why we’re strong advocates for the Victorian Government’s investment in the From Homelessness to a Home program (H2H).