Homelessness - Part One

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02/15/24 • 49 min

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What happens when you can't pay the rent or find anywhere cheaper? Perhaps you or your dependents are ill, divorce or loss has left you short, or you're unemployed or retired with minimal savings, or you've left a bad situation. No one imagines they will one day become homeless. Women over 55 are the largest growing cohort in Australia. What's it like to face homelessness?
Guided by the host, Beth Armstrong, the guests share their stories of hardship, how they came to the point of homelessness and the subsequent impact on their lives. In this first episode, they share their life stories and the process they went through to find a home; in the second episode, they discuss their views on what needs to change, share personal triumphs and trials and offer advice for others embarking on the process.
* Content warning for content covering child sexual abuse and sexual violence that some listeners may find distressing. If you need help, please call Lifeline or Beyond Blue.

TA = temporary accommodation
HAAG = Housing for the Aged Action Group https://www.oldertenants.org.au/haag/about
CHIA = Community Housing Industry Association https://www.communityhousing.com.au/
Wesley Edward Eagar Lodge Crisis and emergency accommodation in Sydney, NSW.
Homeless Persons hotline
CBT = Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
Departing of Community Housing https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/nswgovdirectory/dcj-housing

COPD = Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

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TA = temporary accommodation
HAAG = Housing for the Aged Action Group https://www.oldertenants.org.au/haag/about
CHIA = Community Housing Industry Association https://www.communityhousing.com.au/
Wesley Edward Eagar Lodge Crisis and emergency accommodation in Sydney, NSW.
Homeless Persons hotline
CBT = Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
Departing of Community Housing https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/nswgovdirectory/dcj-housing

COPD = Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

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Alcoholism - Part 2

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Part Two - we highly recommend listening to Part 1 first!
In Australia, drinking alcohol is invariably a rite of passage into adulthood, an intrinsic part of our culture for better or worse. It’s fun, relaxing and a social lubricant; sometimes, it becomes a coping mechanism to deal with stress, anxiety or unpleasant emotions. What happens when you’re compelled to drink even though you know it’s causing you problems?
Guided by the host, Beth Armstrong, the guests share their stories of how drinking alcohol became problematic and the steps they took to get help, recover and grow from the experience. Speaking anonymously, they share the misconceptions, silver linings and pitfalls and offer advice for others embarking on the process.
* Content warning - adult themes. If you need help, please call Lifeline or Beyond Blue.

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Homelessness - Part Two

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What happens when you can't pay the rent or find anywhere cheaper? Perhaps you or your dependents are ill, divorce or loss has left you short, or you're unemployed or retired with minimal savings, or you've left a bad situation. No one imagines they will one day become homeless. Women over 55 are the largest growing cohort in Australia. What's it like to face homelessness?
Guided by the host, Beth Armstrong, the guests share their stories of hardship, how they came to the point of homelessness and the subsequent impact on their lives.
In the first episode, they share their life stories and the process they went through to find a home; in this second episode, they share personal triumphs and trials, discuss their views on what needs to change and offer advice for others who may find themselves facing homelessness or want to advocate for others.
Please note: * Content warning for discussion of child sexual abuse and sexual violence that some may find distressing. If you need help, please call Lifeline or Beyond Blue.

TA = temporary accommodation
HAAG = Housing for the Aged Action Group https://www.oldertenants.org.au/haag/about
CHIA = Community Housing Industry Association https://www.communityhousing.com.au/
Wesley Edward Eagar Lodge Crisis and emergency accommodation in Sydney, NSW.
Homeless Persons hotline
CBT = Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
Departing of Community Housing https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/nswgovdirectory/dcj-housing

COPD = Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease