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Rhonda’s story is a demonstration of utmost courage and resilience to seek her own independence and forge a sense of security and permanence for her son, as he grows up in a new country.
Springboard embodied the spirit of second chances, while Communify represented the power of community and shared experiences, reminding me that healing is not just a destination but a continuous journey towards a richer, fuller life. Together, we navigated the challenges of addiction, turning despair into hope and isolation into connection.
It’s no secret that the pandemic, cost of living crisis, and housing crisis has made life more uncertain and presented unique challenges for many people. For Peter, whose hoarding behaviours and mental health worsened through the pandemic years, maintaining a safe and secure tenancy was becoming almost impossible.
Marilyn was thrust into homelessness through a series of unexpected and distressing circumstances. Marilyn is a young woman who developed a chronic neurological disorder in 2021 after contracting COVID-19, and this turned her world upside down. She was forced to leave her tertiary studies, and being unable to access employment due to her health issues, Marilyn began experiencing homelessness for the first time in her life.
When the owner Denise’s residence announced that they intended to sell, Denise discovered she was being evicted from the place she had called home for the last 23 years. But amidst this current rental crisis and an increasingly competitive housing market, Denise could not afford to move due to her limited financial means and health issues.
Shona is among an alarmingly growing demographic now facing homelessness who have never experienced it before this recent housing crisis. A retired nurse and mother at 67 years of age, Shona had spent her life caring for others and never reaching out for help in return. In February 2023, she was living alone, privately renting an apartment in Kangaroo Point, when her landlord decided to sell the unit and allowed Shona only four weeks to vacate the property.
We are committed to supporting reconciliation between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and non-Indigenous Australian people. In keeping with the spirit of reconciliation, we acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the lands where Communify works, the Turrbal and Jagera peoples. We wish to pay respect to the Elders – past and present – and acknowledge the important role Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples continue to play within our community.
