A new way to tackle homelessness?

[davidc4430]

Moveable houses and vacant government blocks — a new way to tackle homelessness?

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-11-13/moveable-houses-vacant-blocks-new-way-tackle-homelessness/9139...

[davidc4430]

You are correct, most of us would not want druggies, or mentally ill people moving in next door (or even close by)

its all about vetting isnt it?

many many homeless are quite normal people who for whatever reason have fallen into hard times.

there needs to be solutions for these people and their problems.

and of course we wouldnt want free housing becoming abused. people claiming homelessness to get a free home.

in south oz its not uncommon to read about families living in state supplied homes, trashing them and then moving to another and repeating the trashing.

[springyzone]

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@davidc4430 wrote:

You are correct, most of us would not want druggies, or mentally ill people moving in next door (or even close by)

its all about vetting isnt it?

many many homeless are quite normal people who for whatever reason have fallen into hard times.

there needs to be solutions for these people and their problems.

and of course we wouldnt want free housing becoming abused. people claiming homelessness to get a free home.

in south oz its not uncommon to read about families living in state supplied homes, trashing them and then moving to another and repeating the trashing.

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I think if a family badly trashes a home, they should not be given another one. A caravan only.

Part of it may not be 100% their fault as if they grew up in dysfunctional families themselves they may not know how to look after a house or have any wish to. There's no point in giving them a house then expecting middle class values to automatically kick in.

I have heard there are quite a few women & children homeless though simply through marriage break ups etc and giving them a settled roof over their heads should be a goal. ideally they wouldn't be put in very temporary places and moved around a lot though as the children's schooling needs to be considered.

There are going to be some homeless who aren't interested, who are more inclined to their own independence than being tied down. Some people with serious mental health issues may be like this. I have a friend who works with her church & charity to provide swags for the homeless. This at least gives them a portable shelter.

There is never going to be one solution that works for all the homeless I suppose. It needs people with a bit of common sense working in the area and making decisions case by case.

[davidc4430]

'Couldn't pay $300 rent when my pension's $280': Growing number of elderly facing homelessness

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-11-14/growing-number-of-older-australians-facing-homelessness/914992...

[springyzone]

I think the problem for a lot of elderly is there was no superannuation in their day so they rely on the pension.

The pension is adequate-BUT only if you own your own home & the home is not too large.

One of my mother's friends not only lived on the pension but saved a few thousand a year. She owned her 10 sq home, didn't go out much, and had no car. She did smoke.

But if you have to pay rent (even with the govt subsidy), you would be pushing uphill.

Whether some of these pensioners would be interested in moving depends a lot on family & friendship ties in their own area.

[domino-710]

I was interested in reading the plight of some oldies on the pension - who are forced - for whatever reason to rent.

We all know the rental situation - the expense - as opposed to the pension.

It did occur to me - living in the Eastern Suburbs of Sydney - for in excess of 20 years & renting.

Most of the time apartments/townhouses were shared with ' flatmates ' who shared the expenses - shared the fun - shared the comfort of not being alone.

If some of these elderly people could find - like souls - share - be there for each other - the ability to rent would be more viable.

I hate the thought of people being alone.