Resources

We understand it can be overwhelming trying to comprehend complex social issues like homelessness. So we've put together a list of our favourite resources to start your journey to understanding, compassion and empathy. Here you will find articles, short films, TED talks, discussions, songs, poems, podcasts, data, statistics and much more on a variety of topics including homelessness, housing first, the impact of trauma, what you can do, and changing perceptions.


The Sacred Heart Mission has also compiled a great list of films and books homelessness and is a wonderful place to start also. Head here to dive in.

Challenge General

Assumptions

Housing

INIATIVE

Homes for Homes - A not-for-profit that aims to increase the supply of social and affordable housing for Australians experiencing homelessness or housing stress by raising money from property owners. 


TED TALK

The Housing First approach to homelessness  -Lloyd Pendleton(13.35min)


SHORT DOCO

Housing All Australians - How The Private Sector Makes An Impact (5:11mins)


ARTICLE

Sacred Heart Journey to Social Inclusion (7min)


SHORT FILM

"Mobile" - When living in a car is your last choice (16min)


Australia's

Housing Crisis

DATA

2023: Rental Affordability Snapshot


FACT SHEET

2023 Homeless Fact Sheet


ARTICLE

Inside Story review of Alan Kholer's essay on Housing (5mins)


ARTICLE

Macro Business article on Homelessness, Jan 2024 (3mins)


PODCAST

The Invisible Australians who die three decades prematurely (33mins)


SONG

Somewhere to Live - by Blue Mountains locals who came together to give voice to their concerns about the local housing crisis.(4mins)

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