03/06/2026
๐ฅถ Melbourne's winter is well and truly here, and as the temperatures continue to drop, I've found myself thinking a lot about the people in our community who are sleeping rough, living in their cars, couch surfing, or facing homelessness right now.
Homelessness is often much closer than we think. It doesn't always start with someone sleeping on the street. It can begin quietly through relationship breakdowns, job loss, illness, financial hardship, family violence, or simply not being able to keep up with rising living costs.
Recently, I wrote a blog about this very issue because I believe it's something we need to talk about more openly and compassionately
If you or someone you know is experiencing homelessness, at risk of homelessness, or needs urgent housing support, help is available.
๐ Victorian Homelessness & Crisis Accommodation Support: 1800 825 955 (24 hours a day)
๐ป Ask Izzy is a fantastic free service that helps connect people with nearby housing, meals, health care, financial assistance, counselling and other support services. Ask Izzy can even be accessed without mobile data through participating providers, making it an invaluable resource for people doing it tough.
๐ Read our blog: https://helpisathand.au/homelessness-in-melbourne-its-closer-than-you-think-and-it-often-starts-quietly/
๐ Find support through Ask Izzy: https://askizzy.org.au/
๐ Housing Victoria Crisis & Emergency Accommodation: https://www.housing.vic.gov.au/crisis-emergency-accommodation
At Help Is At Hand, we may not have all the answers, but we will always do our best to listen, support, advocate, and connect people with trusted community services and referrals.
Nobody should have to face homelessness alone.
โค๏ธ If you're worried about your housing situation, or concerned about someone you know, please reach out.
โ๏ธ Help Is At Hand โ 03 6185 0099
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