Renowned homelessness scheme gutted with 1500 fewer people to benefitBy Broede CarmodyIn state news, one of Victoria’s most successful homelessness programs is set to be slashed by 75 per cent amid the worst housing crisis in decades, as the Allan government scrambles to find savings ahead of the May budget.Some 1500 fewer people will benefit from the state’s From Homelessness to a Home scheme when its funding is cut from July, government tender documents seen by The Age show. Just 500 new clients experiencing rough sleeping or other forms of persistent homelessness will benefit over three years under the overhaul.Mark Barlow has been through the homelessness program and is now in permanent housing.Credit: Simon SchluterGraduates from the program – which supports unhoused people in finding permanent homes within 12 months and has a 90 per cent success rate – and the peak body for homelessness are demanding the decision be reversed and for similar measures to be ringfenced from budget cuts.
The commies spare no one, even the homeless get smashed!
