St Vincent de Paul Society Australia genetic logo

1800 846 643

Donate

<h2>Find Help</h2>
We offer a wide range of services assisting people of all backgrounds and circumstances, providing direct help and/or support and pathways to finding help. 
Explore the services we provide to learn more about how we can help, or call 1800 846 643 now to talk to our team.

Hardship Relief

Disaster Recovery

Housing & Homelessness

Community Support

Aged Care Services

Financial Wellbeing

Youth Support

Learn More

Find Help

Make a Donation

Join Us

Vinnies CEO Sleepout

Fundraise

Leave a Gift in Your Will

Your Impact

Schools

Get Involved

Find a Store

Donate Goods

Benefits of Op-Shopping

What's On at Vinnies

Volunteer With Us

Shops

Advocacy

Vinnies Housing Tenants

About Us

Our History

Our Structure

Mission, Vision, & Values

Strategic Plan '23-27

FAQ's

Reports & Policies

News & Publications

News & Media Releases

Publications

Stories of Hope

Contact Us

| Vinnies

Home

ACT & surrounds

New South Wales

Northern Territory

Queensland

South Australia

Tasmania

Victoria

Western Australia

National Council

SVdP Housing Australia

RECOGNISING NATIONAL HOMELESSNESS WEEK

Vinnies Queensland's advocacy message for National Homelessness Week

Vinnies Queensland National Homelessness Week

National Homelessness Week from 4 – 10 August, is a time to reflect on the critical importance of securing people and families a place to call home.<o:p></o:p>
Homelessness in Australia is at its worst levels in living memory. We now have one of the highest rates in the developed world. In Queensland alone, there are more than 22,300 people directly experiencing homelessness. In the last 12 months, there has been a 14 per cent growth in our social housing waiting list, which has now exceeded the 50,000 mark.
Our Society has been working tirelessly to provide support, care and dignity for those experiencing or facing homelessness across the state.
Throughout our crisis accomodation options, shelters and hostels, Vinnies Housing properties, support centres and Programs, as well as our ambitious goal to build 500 affordable and community homes across Queensland, make a difference in providing support, care and dignity for those in need.
We know that 80 per cent of people avoid homelessness when early support is provided. This is why as a Society, we will continue to advocate for a Housing First approach to policy, programs and funding.
Housing First recognises that housing is a fundamental human right and that stable housing is the foundation for addressing other issues, such as health and employment. 
By providing housing to people experiencing homelessness without requiring them to meet certain preconditions and have control over their housing they are more likely to remain housed and improve their lives. It also reduces public costs by decreasing the need for emergency services, hospital stays, and interactions with the criminal justice system.<o:p></o:p>
Putting a safe and secure roof over head gives each person dignity and hope and provides the foundation for a better future.<o:p></o:p>
The Queensland Society of St Vincent de Paul calls on government, community organisations as well as business and industry, to continue to work collectively to take a Housing First approach to enable those experiencing or at risk of homelessness have a place to call home.<o:p></o:p>
<o:p>&nbsp;</o:p>

Rich Text