We have a homelessness epidemic in Australia at the moment. They say many of us are only two failed paycheques, or three interest rate rises away from homelessness.
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How can you protect yourself against homelessness?
Watch your debt. Do your best to reduce debt and build savings.
Join a community. The break-down of family and community networks is exacerbating homelessness. If you have close family, you can stay with them for a time. If you are part of a strong community – like a church – where you know and trust one another, you have a network to care for one another.
Are you protecting your family from homelessness? Who could you go to for help?
If you feel safe, what can you do to help the homeless?
Paul Clark’s musings can be heard on radio across Australia and at atthetop.org.au.
