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 on homelessness and is a wonderful place to start also. Head here to dive in.
Challenge General
Assumptions
SHORT DOCO
Hidden Homelessness - Couch Surfing (2:20min)
ARTICLE
Homelessness - Myth vs Reality (2min)
SONG
Even Flow' by Pearl Jam (4:51min)
DATA
AIHW - Homelessness and Homelessness Services (10mins)
ARTICLES - The Guardian
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
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)
Trauma
ARTICLE
Survivor Empowerment by Echo Training. (2mins)
INFOGRAPH
Survivor Empowerment JPEG download
YOU TUBE
Wisdom of Trauma - 8 Key ideas by Gabor Mate (5mins)
ARTICLE
Trauma Informed Care (2min)
SHORT FILM
SHORT DOCO
Life Story of Piano Lady - Natalie Trayling (9:44mins)
TED TALK
Trauma Informed Design Can Transform Homeless Shelters (9:35min)
Action
ADVOCATE
Campaign for affordable housing by joining Everybody's Home to stay informed.
EDUCATE
Do you know anyone couch surfing? Couchsurfer.org.au is a fantastic resource to support host and couch surfer to maintain safe and healthy arrangements.
SUPPORT
SBS How You Can Help Australia's Homeless (2min)
READ
Why It Feels Good To Give (2min)
ADVOCATE
Housing All Australians - Get Involved (2mins)
BUSINESS
Forage Built - Adelaide architects with housing solutions for the homeless. (website)
READ
Forage Bulit unveils homelessness housing solution (2min)