Women and Homelessness – The Difference We Make

Women and Homelessness – The Difference We Make

The Women’s Housing Company released a video on Women and Homelessness, featuring some of our clients and staff. This is particularly timely in the context of Homelessness Week 2021. This video aims to raise awareness through the stories of women who have faced homelessness, explain the important work we do and shine a light on the difference we make. View here.

This video was created by Jane Thomson, a highly skilled video journalist. We thank all the women involved for their heartfelt contribution.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY
The Women’s Housing Company acknowledges the Gadigal people of the Eora nation as the traditional custodians of the land on which we operate, and pays respect to Elders both past and present.

Women and Homelessness – The Difference We Make

Women and Homelessness – The Difference We Make