Helping the homeless sleeping on the streets demands new approaches

By Letters to the Editor
Updated June 22 2018 - 11:37am, first published June 21 2018 - 6:14pm

Helping the homeless sleeping on the streets demands new approaches

The highly visible presence of the homeless in the Ballarat CBD has reignited debate about the complexities of the cause and how to appropriately relieve the problem.
The highly visible presence of the homeless in the Ballarat CBD has reignited debate about the complexities of the cause and how to appropriately relieve the problem.

I read with interest in the Age Newspaper that Melbourne's Homeless were to be fined for leaving their possessions in a safe place. This plan was by former Lord Mayor Boyle. The plan has now been scrapped. As annoying as the homeless can be with their meagre possessions, begging, and increasing presence,  practical solutions are needed for an ever increasing complicated issue.

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