A warm blanket to snuggle with on the couch or place on our bed is something we take for granted.
On Census night in 2016, 168 people were homeless in Wodonga.
UnitingCare Wodonga is partnering with ABC Goulburn Murray to call on donations of clean blankets as part of the Winter Blanket Appeal to help those without a home in Wodonga.
Since Christmas, already 81 homeless people have presented at UnitingCare Wodonga with the figure expected to escalate during the winter months.
UnitingCare Wodonga is also encouraging residents to consider donating money for swags. To donate click here
Blankets will be accepted until Friday, July 12. The donated blankets will be distributed accordingly after this date.
Wodonga Council is committed to playing its role in an effort to reduce the number of people in our community who do not have a safe, secure and affordable place to call home.
The council has identified key objectives to work toward over the next five years to reduce homelessness in Wodonga:
- Work with community stakeholders across the housing system to improve pathways into housing;
- Reduce housing stress by participating in campaigns that increase community awareness of the nature, causes and consequences of homelessness; and,
- Use council planning, regulatory and policy mechanisms to increase housing diversity and affordability.
Although the council plays a pivotal role, homelessness is everyone’s responsibility.
- Workplaces (Does your workplace support staff experiencing housing stress? Is your workplace involved in local campaigns to raise awareness and funds for people experiencing homelessness?)
- Schools and early learning services (Does your school have a way to support students that are homeless or at risk of being homeless?)
- Community organisations (Does your community organisation raise awareness and funds to support people at risk or experiencing homelessness?)
- Communities (Did you know you can donate your unwanted housing goods to people experiencing difficulties? What can you donate? Do you volunteer with emergency relief providers?
If you, or someone you know is experiencing difficulty please call The Rural Housing Network Limited on (02) 6055 9000; The Crisis Accommodation information line on 1800 627 727 (Free call) 10am till midnight, seven days; or Beyond Housing on (02) 6055 9000.