A gap in funding for community housing providers has been identified by the St Vincent de Paul Society in its submission to a Federal Government inquiry into housing affordability and supply.
Most Wednesday mornings will see Gerry McCarthy and Pat Patience out and about in their neighbourhood, visiting men, women, families – young and old – who need a ‘hand up’ to get back on their feet.
Changes to the way the State Government delivers homelessness services in the city and southern suburbs has had a major impact on Hutt St Centre, Catherine House and the St Vincent de Paul Society.
The core Christian value of welcoming a stranger was highlighted by Archbishop Patrick O'Regan at the blessing of the Vinnies House of Welcome at Kilburn and the Vinnies Refugee and Asylum Seeker Service this month.