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Pop-up supermarket lets shoppers pay what they can

Nice idea for a free supermarket for those who are “food insecure”. Also doubles as a fundraiser.

Short of a buck but in need of a feed? A new grocery shop lets you pay as little or as much as you can afford.

“Housing first” takes second place • Inside Story

Long-term strategy: prime minister Kevin Rudd discussing his government’s homelessness goals at Wesley Mission’s Edward Eader Lodge in Sydney on 16 April 2008. Dean Lewins/AAP Image

The true cost of homelessness revealed

Not to mention the improved health outcomes and quality of life.

The cost of homelessness is quantified for the first time and a study finds it is cheaper to provide last-resort housing for the homeless rather than allowing them to sleep rough.

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What homeless people really need is a home, not a clean shirt or bowl of soup

Makes you think!

The intentions of those who provide charity to people on the streets are unambiguously positive. And yet, without them knowing, their actions can actually do more harm than good.

St John of God Mt Lawley Hospital

Our caregivers have demonstrated their commitment to giving back to the community, with our third floor caregivers donating sleeping bags, toiletries and thongs to Homeless Healthcare while our catering team donated goods to Harmony Place. … See more

St John of God Mt Lawley Hospital

Thank you SJOG, we are delighted and very thankful to be your Charity of the Year!

We are proud to announce Homeless Healthcare as St John of God Mt Lawley Hospital’s Charity of the Year, thanks in part to the wonderful efforts of our caregivers Colleen and Sakina. Read more about this important charity and our caregivers goo.gl/ncz7uZ … See more

On the job for those on the streets

Fantastic news that the hard work of Homeless Healthcare’s Dr Davies has been recognised with a Pride of Australia medal.

ANDREW Davies believes he has the most rewarding — and frustrating — job in the world.

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