Melbourne’s heat waves are tough. But for those of us experiencing homelessness, heatwaves can be potentially life threatening. If you or someone you know is experiencing homelessness, there’s some great resource:
Free pool and cinema passes can be collected from a range of agencies including Cohealth, Salvation Army and via City of Melbourne’s daily support team.
The Salvation Army’s Hamodava Café will also be opened as an overnight respite service in the event of a extreme heat.
More details can be found in the City of Melbourne’s Heatwaves and Homelessness action plan, or on Council to Homeless blog post
During heat waves it’s a great idea to perhaps visit local art galleries, libraries, or drop into a friendly local community centre Port Phillip Community Group
We’ve got a freezer full of icy poles if you want to drop in for a chat or need some advice and support.
South Port Community Housing Group would like to acknowledge that we operate here today on the land of the traditional owners of this land, the Yalukit Willam clan of the Boon Wurrung. We pay our respect to their elders, past and present. We recognise and respect the significance of their cultural heritage and relationship with the land as we work from the historic meeting place of Emerald Hill.