Homelessness: How the Stigma Shapes their Reality
The results of the 2016 Census have made it apparent that homelessness is becoming an increasingly pressing issue in Australia, revealing that over 100, 000 Australian’s are sleeping rough.
Ellie Madritsch spoke to Lanz Priestley, founder of the 24/7 Street Kitchen and Safe Space, and international scholar and co-host of the SBS series “Filthy Rich and Homeless”, about the complexities of homelessness, and why it is that we feel so comfortable turning our heads away from the problem.