Vinnies SA

Monday, December 09

Alarming increase in women without a home

A major new report by progressive think tank, Per Capita, has found that the number of homeless women over 55 is expected to double in less than a decade.

Forum highlights barriers to rehabilitation

Lack of education programs in the prison system and discrimination in employment and housing post-release were some of the problems highlighted by an ex-prisoner during a panel discussion hosted by Vinnies SA.