PITCHING IN: Barnardos, Verto and Cenrelink all did their part during Wednesday's soup kitchen, an initiative to help the homeless. Photo: Jake Humphreys.
28,191 people are experiencing homelessness in New South Wales. As of right now.
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Barnardos Australia is one of the many organisations working to decrease that number during homelessness week between August 6-12.
With the help of Mudgee Centrelink and Verto, Barnardos put on a soup kitchen next to the Shell service station on Wednesday.
Barnardos puts on soup kitchen for the homeless
Barnardos is a national company but has a headquarters at Mudgee and offers a wide variety of service including:
- Someone to talk to about the issues affecting your housing
- Advice and practical support
- Information about other services
- Linking you in with other supports in the community
- Accommodation assistance
It can also help you if you:
- Have nowhere to stay
- Have money problems
- Cannot pay your rent
- Are having problems with your partner or family
- Cannot understand your rental agreement
- Have problems with your landlord
- Face challenges with drug and alcohol use
- Have mental health issues
- Or just need basic support
For more information, contact Barnardos Mudgee on 6372 1422.
Jake Humphreys
Journalist
Sports nut at the Central Western Daily.
Sports nut at the Central Western Daily.
