More than a bed
You wouldn’t choose to live in a car. Lee and her kids didn’t want to either but when her marriage broke down, she and the little ones found themselves on the street. There are many more like them – the “hidden homeless” living in refuges, hotels, relatives’ garages and even cars. The findings of the latest Wesley Report, More than a bed: Sydney’s homeless families speak out, highlight the urgent need for action to address the growing number of homeless families in NSW.
Watch Katie’s story
A beautiful day at the beach for Katie and her Mum ends not in a bed but in the back of their car. Family homelessness takes many forms and they’re all distressing.
