Monthly Archives: May 2011
The faceless homeless people
Anyone who lives in a city in Australia, and even in some of our larger regional centres, would be all too familiar with the sight of someone huddled on the street, handwritten note on a piece of cardboard, asking for … Continue reading
Posted in Homelessness
Tagged CEO Sleepout, couch surfers, Etihad Stadium, Homelessness, hostel, mental health, Vinnies, youth welfare
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Guest post – Why I am supporting headspace and IDAHO by Dan Jackson
Being at a footy club is kind of like being at school. Most of the time you get to hang out with your mates, muck around, cause trouble, learn a few things and then knuckle down for the crunch times. … Continue reading
Posted in LGBT
Tagged AFL, AFL PLayers, Dan Jackson, footy, GLBT, GLBTIQ, Homophobia, IDAHO, LGBT
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We must break the silence
A few months ago I received a letter from the grandparents of a 12 year old girl who had taken her life. These letters are heartbreaking, not only for the young person, but also because you know the impact a … Continue reading
Posted in Suicide prevention
Tagged ABS, Causes of Death, Indigenous, mental health, suicide, youth
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