Faq

What is Homelessness Info?

Homelessness Info is an online tool that has been specially designed to confront homelessness in Australia. This is an excellent medium for concerned people who can share information, resources, and ideas. It is a great initiative to improve the condition of these unfortunate people and this nation.

Who provides the fund to Homelessness Info?

Homelessness Info is not an organisation that is doing any business. This site is funded by the Australian Government, Community Services, public donation and other native groups. With the help of the amount, we want to become a dynamic information website that has all the data, stats, latest news and information about the Australian homeless people.

What is the main objective of Homelessness Info?

The main objective of Homelessness Info is to provide all kinds of information and news that can make a difference in the situation of homeless people. We organise various events to spread awareness among people. Our volunteers share their knowledge and experience and provide tips to help these unfortunate people.

How Can Homelessness Info make a difference?

At Homelessness Info, we believe that the internet is not just a tool for the distribution of information; it is a tool for collaboration and participation. Using web-based tools, we want to create a group of people who collaborate on new ideas, interconnect with each other, work together to solve various issues.

How many people are homeless in Australia?

According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, there are more than 116,000 homeless people in Australia. It means every 50 people out of 10,000 people are homeless. This includes more than 43,000 young Australians who are not even 25 years old and more than 18,000 people who are 55 years and above. Each year, a single homeless person costs the Australian government around A$30,000.

Do I need to pay to become a member of Homelessness Info?

You don’t need to pay any amount to become a member of Homelessness Info as there is no joining fees or annual charges! We intend to improve the situation of homeless people in Australia. Any person who wants to make a valuable contribution to this cause can join us. You can even participate in our seminars and workshops at free of cost.

Can I join Homelessness Info as a volunteer?

Anyone who wants to contribute to society can join us as a volunteer. All you need to do is to visit our official website and go to ‘contact us’ page. Here you can provide your necessary details like name, age, profession, email ID, contact number and the reason why you want to become a volunteer. After that, our professionals will get in touch with you.

How can I know about the upcoming events?

Anyone can know about our upcoming events through our website. We update our members about our seminars and workshops that we organise every month. In case you have doubts, you can contact our customer support team. They will let you know about our events.

What kind of information can I get from Homelessness Info?

You can get all kinds of information about homeless people in Australia and how we can improve the situation. Read the latest news, upcoming events, information about good practice, studies, research and data, and so on. It is a great platform where you can express your views, exchange knowledge and have detailed discussion.

Should I give money to homeless people?

Don't give money to homeless people as they can misuse it in drug and alcohol. Instead, you can buy them the stuff they require in day to day life. Include things like socks, tuna cans, water bottle, granola bar, cereal bar, applesauce cup, fruit snack or, peanut butter, cheese, free coupon for fast food, hand wipes, etc.