Sydney’s story is one of resilience amidst adversity. Born into challenging circumstances, he navigated his experience of homelessness with acts of kindness from the community. Sydney’s story Nobody wants to sleep on the streets. Who wants to sleep on the streets, you know? I don’t mean it in the wrong way, but when you’re out […]
Stephen Smith, Director and Auctioneer Marshall White Brighton My name is Stephen and I'm a Director and Auctioneer at Marshall White in Brighton. I’m passionate about my work, my family, and also hold a lifelong love of opera singing. Prior to going into real estate I had a 20-year long career as a classical singer. […]
Alex experienced rough sleeping for 10 years in Melbourne. Home now, she is finding herself through stability and art. Watch her story. Alex’s Story I'd actually gotten to the point of just going, this is my life now. I will die on these streets eventually. Hi, I'm Alex, and I've had lived experience of homelessness […]
Beth experienced homelessness and rough sleeping in Melbourne for 3 years, but now she is home. Watch her story. Beth’s Story I remember looking up at apartment buildings and looking into the windows of apartments and wondering who lived there and wondering where their life was like, always wanting to be in those apartments rather […]
Patrick experienced homelessness on and off throughout his life, but his most challenging experience was rough sleeping in his 50s. Watch his story. Patrick’s Story It's not okay to be homeless. I don't care what people say, but to be really without a place in the world, it's not okay. My name is Patrick, and […]
Haryath* and her daughter became homeless in Melbourne after escaping domestic violence. They are safe now in an affordable home. Watch her story. Haryath’s Story Hi, my name is Haryath and my daughter and I experienced homelessness in Melbourne. I'm originally from India. I have a degree, and I worked in banking for five years. […]
Susan's experience of homelessness happened through the pandemic and across states. Home now, she can begin to heal. Watch her story. Susan’s Story You hide it, because you feel ashamed…you've messed up, you've done something wrong…how could you end up homeless? Homeless people feel that stigma, and we need to break it, and we need […]
