Homelessness and Community Attitudes

Flashcards about how homeless people positively influence community attitudes.

Choir of Hard Knocks

An organisation where homeless or disadvantaged individuals entertain, inspire, and challenge stereotypes about homelessness through public performances.

Contibutions: Sharing Stories (Choir of Hard Knocks)

Sharing personal narratives and experiences through music to help the wider community see homeless people as individuals with talents, resilience, and dignity.

Contibutions: Building Connections (Choir of Hard Knocks)

Building social bonds and fostering empathy through interactions between choir members and audiences, helps shift public attitudes from pity or stigma to respect and understanding.

Community Contribution (Choir of Hard Knocks)

Demonstrates that homeless individuals can make valuable contributions to society, influencing how society perceives them and reduces isolation.

The Big Issue

Homeless or disadvantaged people sell magazines on city streets, making them visible and approachable, which helps break down stigma and stereotypes around homelessness.

Contibutions: Personal Stories (The Big Issue)

Vendors sharing their lived experiences with customers, helps the public understand both the realities of homelessness and the strengths of those experiencing it.

Contibutions: Community Engagement (The Big Issue)

Vendors integrating into and becoming valued members of the community rather than simply being recipients of charity a they share their cases and provide useful info

Contibutions: Changing Perceptions (The Big Issue)

The regular presence of vendors in public spaces fostering familiarity and respect, thereby challenging negative attitudes and inspiring empathy.

Advocacy

Standing up for the rights of oneself, someone else, or an issue within the broader community.

Mission Australia

A national charity providing housing and support services, as well as advocating for homeless Australians.

Raising Awareness (Mission Australia)

Running campaigns and events that encourage people to use their voice to ignite important conversations.

Educating the Community (Mission Australia)

Sharing stories of homelessness, providing helpful information and resources, and encouraging community involvement.

Promoting the Rights of the Group (Mission Australia)

Encouraging people to advocate for increased investment in social and affordable housing.

The Salvation Army

A Christian charity and one of the largest providers of homelessness services, offering emergency accommodation, food, and financial support.

Raising Awareness (The Salvation Army)

Events where real stories are shared to personalize homelessness and encourage the public to contribute positively and advocate for change.

Educating the Community (The Salvation Army)

Running educational sessions in schools and communities to share stories and teach about the root causes of homelessness.

Promoting the Rights of the Group (The Salvation Army)

Making policy submissions and working with the government to advocate for increased social housing and better well-being support.