Curveball – The Club you didn't want to be part of

Homelessness - Part Two


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What happens when you can't pay the rent or find anywhere cheaper? Perhaps you or your dependents are ill, divorce or loss has left you short, or you're unemployed or retired with minimal savings, or you've left a bad situation. No one imagines they will one day become homeless. Women over 55 are the largest growing cohort in Australia. What's it like to face homelessness?   

Guided by the host, Beth Armstrong, the guests share their stories of hardship, how they came to the point of homelessness and the subsequent impact on their lives. 
In the first episode, they share their life stories and the process they went through to find a home; in this second episode, they share personal triumphs and trials, discuss their views on what needs to change and offer advice for others who may find themselves facing homelessness or want to advocate for others. 
Please note:  * Content warning for discussion of child sexual abuse and sexual violence that some may find distressing. If you need help, please call Lifeline or Beyond Blue.

  • TA = temporary accommodation
  • HAAG = Housing for the Aged Action Group                https://www.oldertenants.org.au/haag/about
  • CHIA = Community Housing Industry Association https://www.communityhousing.com.au/
  • Wesley Edward Eagar Lodge                                                                                                             Crisis and emergency accommodation in Sydney, NSW.
  • Homeless Persons hotline
  • CBT = Cognitive Behaviour Therapy 
  • Departing of Community Housing                                             https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/nswgovdirectory/dcj-housing

COPD = Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

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Producer: Luke Mynott, Beth Armstrong
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