In the Public Eye: Hamish

by | Aug 18, 2014

HAMISH* HAS BEEN HOMELESS SINCE HIS MID-TEENS. HE GOT ABOUT $13,000 IN FINES ON PUBLIC TRANSPORT. HE HASN’T HAD ANY FINES IN TWO YEARS.. I’ve been homeless since my mid-teens, living mainly in the inner city. I’ve been squatting for ages so I kind of...

In the Public Eye: Julia

by | Aug 18, 2014

Julia* found herself homeless after having to leave private rental During her time staying in emergency accommodation and couch surfing she accrued about $2000 in fines for travelling on public transport without a ticket and failing to vote. It’s hard to know...

In the Public Eye: Richard

by | Aug 18, 2014

Richard was homeless for four years after his relationship broke down. He got $4,500 in fines for travelling on trams without a ticket. Richard now has stable housing in shared accommodation. He lives close to shops and services and tops up his Myki card with $20...

In the Public Eye: Darren

by | Aug 18, 2014

Darren has been homeless on and off for almost fifteen years and has struggled with alcohol addiction since his teens. A combination of these two factors has resulted in him getting about $15,000 in fines. He is now in stable accommodation; working on his recovery and...

In the Public Eye: Emma

by | Aug 18, 2014

Emma became homeless at 16. During her time sleeping on the streets she got fines for not having a tram ticket and for begging. Emma now has two young boys. She is still in unsafe housing but hopes that with the right support she will move to safety soon. Other than...