Learn About Homelessness

Learn about homelessness

Blessing Bags values raising awareness through education. Better understanding homelessness, it's impacts and determinants help diminish a lot of the negative associations and characterisations of people experiencing or at risk of experiencing homelessness.

5 days ago
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How does language impact the way we view homelessness?

The way we speak influences the way we think and the way we think influences how we behave. Language is powerful. What we say and how we...

Jul 23
2 min

Homelessness week 2022 : To end homelessness we need a plan

In July 2021, the final report established from the 2020 inquiry into homelessness was released to the public. It made 35 recommendations...

May 19
5 min

Labor VS Liberal: Who is positioned to be the best for vulnerable Australians this federal election?

The rising cost of living and growing housing issues have remained at the forefront of election discussions and for good reason....

Nov 4, 2021
6 min

Snapshot of Homelessness in Victoria during COVID-19

Victoria came out of lockdown on October 22 2021, as a lot of Victorians reflect on what this lockdown has meant for them, we have taken...

May 6, 2021
6 min

2021-22 Federal Budget: Will it support people experiencing homelessness?

The 2021-22 Federal Budget is an opportunity for Australia to rethink the narrative on social spending. After Victoria’s historic $5.3...

Nov 16, 2020
5 min

Filthy Rich and Homeless

All of us are guilty at looking at other people’s problems and thinking ‘that would never be me’ or if ‘I was in that position, I could...

Sep 28, 2020
6 min

Raise the rate

The Jobkeeper and Jobseeker payments have supported many Australians doing it tough during this COVID-19 period. With the $550...

Aug 9, 2020
5 min

Homelessness week 2020: Everybody needs a home

The announcement of stage 4 lockdown coinciding with national homelessness week has put the spotlight on the gaping holes of Australia’s...

Jul 5, 2020
1 min

Blessing Bags Statement: Victorian Public Housing Lockdown

On Saturday July 4, 3000 residents in 9 Public Housing Estates across Flemington, Kensington and North Melbourne were placed on immediate...

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Homelessness in Victoria: The Facts

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