Australia's Worst Trailer Park?

We decided to check out the Mudgeeraba Caravan Village when a major metropolitan newspaper labelled the residents "ice addicts" and "criminals" who are "living in squalor".
Is this really Australia's worst trailer park?

[@MCJC42]

The guy in the orange really hit me hard im a 19 year old australian and moved over 7 times in 3 years homelessness is the most scary thing you can ever face having no home to go to can be the most hardest thing to wake upto each day . :( These people are coming together and saving eachother. If only the people with money had the same communal mentality.

[@lbelle8850]

If this is the ‘worst’ in Australia then we should be super proud ❤️🇦🇺

[@anishapoorwakispotta7754]

????

[@tereseatkinson2043]

Huh?

[@vinygee1]

No Harm here Just people dealing with the hand lifenhas dealt them. Leave em alone.

[@peanutsarecheap1997]

vinygee Really !! That's all you going say? Sound like some double standard shit .

[@b1gdawwg]

You mean they aren't worthless thugs living on welfare?

[@AnnaAnnaYes]

Skin Color,difference.

[@wayneandrachelwhitehead5730]

vinygee Nbnnbn. .vn bob m mnemoni,: 'c

[@AnnaAnnaYes]

@Judas Iscariot And we don't know either way!!

People dealt a shitty hand and suffered for a long time, been hurt a lot, they escape and, predictably, come together with others who’ve been rained on too and they make the best of what they have and help each other heal the wounds. I wish them the very best, God bless them.

[@user-qc3ol3mk3f]

I didn't see any drug addict, just poor people just trying to survive. Don't judge , stop letting others tell you how to think.

[@cbond99]

It's easy to judge, when what you are looking at are able-bodied people who are too lazy to work. Some are drunks & druggies - some are not. But look at Bluey. Do you think he works a 40 hr. job to be able to drink that beer all day? Doubt it. But he could be retired or drawing SS/pension. Not sure AU has the same Social Security system we have in the US. On the other hand, Paul seems like a good bloke with a bit of smarts to him. He could easily get fair job somewhere and pay his "rent" with a paycheck instead of a government check, which I'm sure he gets every month. And why does he get that check every month? IS he disabled? A veteran? - Who knows, but he looks pretty spry to me. Here in "handout" America, the 30% who work pay taxes out of their checks so the 70% can sit on their asses, have 8 kids, do drugs, get free food & free housing. Sad but True. On a final note, I have to say Aussies treat their animals quite well. Didn't see one boney animal in this video.

[@madhatter5665]

cbond99 so youre from here in the U.S. but why do you talk loke that? You a hipster or just someone who tries to talk different than everyone else

[@michaelclayton3114]

You can see they are not laying around in cardboard boxes , but have things they have worked for to better there situation . Some of them own vehicles even . They don't blow there money on drugs .

[@nunyabizness199]

Especially the damned media...They are the worst.

[@soulfly4076]

@Donald Clark yea, u tell them , your a God !

[@frankeckhardt3655]

Beautiful place with beautiful human beings living in peace with respect for each other. Nothing wrong with that. I wish them all the best.

[@trifulquita15]

frank eckhardt I agree. But is not a beautiful place!

[@pommiebears]

frank eckhardt no one has the right to judge these people! I envy their friendships, and they care for each other. Everyone has to live somewhere. We have plenty of room, not enough housing....what do people expect? 👍🏼

[@kannonkarter8541]

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[@jazielaugustine8139]

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[@chriss4473]

People only judge and look down on drug addicts who dress and talk a certain way. They turn a blind eye when their buddies are snorting coke and dropping pills at their parties. Get off your high horses, everyone. Pointing the finger and shaming people isn't going to help the situation.

[@bonestoner2245]

Fuck off junkie lover

[@patrickm4920]

religion is poison u must be inbred?

[@jac9963]

Aussie Observer ...True words brother.

[@motherrussia5780]

My friends don’t do drugs

[@mistymountainhopper]

Aussie Observer absolutely. You should check the 'classy chicks' at my hairdressing salon or the 'cool cats' at the cafe on Cuba, chewing their faces off and living for the weekends where they go mad on all the junk. We all got our pasts, some of us still got a way to go. Let em live ✌

[@johnburakowski61]

I lived on the road for years , with nothing but my back pack and dog. Then got married and lived the American dream , with a house in the suburbs 2 cars , kids and expensive toys.There is a lot to be said for both worlds. With my youngest off to college next year , I'm looking forward to getting back to that simple life. Judge not lest ye be judged.

[@marymc4044]

Yawn.......

[@dannyv84oz]

Regardless of how messed up of a place it may be, everyone needs a place to call home...

[@koesliftsingles9069]

dannyv84oz very true.. i lived not far from mudgereeba.. nice town too

[@stugrant01]

Nazis can't understand that.

[@clazza65]

Exactly.

[@laurlampin8527]

I like it looks very relaxed and happy there! I’d quite like to go there for s smoke and a beer 👌🏻

[@sindybecker1051]

Every body gotta call some place home.✌️ Screaming jets

[@lisakain1517]

Very nice people...leave them alone! They arent pooping on sidewalks leaving dirty needles all over like some places here in the U.S. Would be proud to have any of these folks as my neighbor. God bless them!

[@rebekahvalenzuela]

This ant near as bad as many California city's have gotten in the last 10 yrs . Obama and the dumb dems that run that state have fucked it up ,it's like a third world country in San Francisco

[@kookamunga2458]

These people are ok . I know people like these people over in Canada. Great people , I would smoke pot ànd have a beer or 2 with these fine folks. Be nice to people because life is too short for bitterness and hatred !

[@aquilifergroup]

Dave Schulz right on, and stop with the judgements about these people. Everyone just mind your own business and leave these folks alone.

[@patocallaghan3648]

Dave Schulz .well said.right on

[@SeanRankin2]

Just a group of mellow Queenslanders. Not bad people to hang around.

[@starquant]

Didn't Canada have a comedy called "The Trailer Park Boys".....

[@L3GHO5T]

More like Americans

[@weirdofreak2505]

Trailer park is an American term. In Australia it is called caravan park.

[@tarnsand]

IT could be a Canadian or American writer or trying to reach the North American reader. Either way..not cool. I'm Canadian and I hate it when any other country tries to 'Americanize' words phrases. I notice that happening more in UK articles too.

[@ding0925]

where i live its called Felonyville..

[@downtowndrewbrown7129]

In the U.S. its called a trailer park, but these guys are living in campers or RVs i would call them... when i think trailer i think much much larger.

[@kylepritchard5771]

weirdo freak in nz we call em holiday camps.

[@MrWackozacko]

Side walk, trash and a few others i have noticed permeating through Australian youth.

[@Captain-Electro]

Fuck the haters, I would trust a felon before a politician. I came from a place like this and worked my way out and bought a new home. I still have friends who live in the most run down places.

[@dartanion0075]

010steveo how so?

[@RichardBowman-uf8ym]

Hear hear couldn't have said it better

[@bdiamond545]

scum

[@cscott9361]

These people are better human beings than most people in the middle class suburbs . Live and let live .

[@clockworkNate]

You put a camera in front of people from the suburbs and they will act the same, you don't know these people and how they really are . You can't just trust people from a video.

[@washroomstudio1692]

agreed

[@MrZaqsr]

truth

[@user-zs3cm7qp9n]

respect.... That's why.

[@jacobner1]

So good to see Bluey the Grot still kickin. I haven't seen Bluey for 30 years. I honestly thought he was dead. It made my day to see him on this video. Bluey is one of the most genuine honest man iv ever met. He was at my wedding. Well done Finks mc for taking care of Bluey

[@rachelstevens7625]

Sadly he passed in 2017

[@micmag2375]

Looks like paradise... the nature, trees, birds etc are more valuable than a house in a concrete city

[@broms316]

Just a van park for some people who do it a bit tough. Seem like good people.

[@waynebow-gu7wr]

I've been living in a caravan park ( right opposite a beautiful beach) for almost 20 yrs..... and I love it. People pay to holiday here, but I feel like I'm on holidays all the time. I proudly tell people I'm trailer trash... and yes.... I do work !!!

[@danmclaughlin1180]

If they're happy and not bothering anybody who the fuck cares???... END OF STORY.

[@yettabonez5777]

I agree Dan, they're not bothering ppl are they? I say just let them live

[@catweasle5737]

Trailer park???? This is Australia mate. It's a caravan park. We get a load of wood in a trailer on the weekend.

[@Smurphenstein]

Catweasle do you burn it to keep the plague away too? :-)

[@Blackheathenly]

And to take rubbish to the tip!

[@jamezrobertz8638]

Looks like a trailer court to me, I should know I grew up in one.

[@Ahhtheserenity]

Or to chuck the motorbikes in to go camping with

[@sirthomascumalot3446]

@@Ahhtheserenity you can always say,,, i put me dog in me trailer and took it for a spin

[@jcsaito4780]

Something about Aussie battlers that I love .. they weren’t harming anyone, all I saw in this doc were people with good hearts and who just wanted respect .. God bless em! 👏🏽🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺

[@bryanrisi8828]

I’ve been around Australia and visited parks, I have yet to see a park that is untidy after dark. They make Australia 🇦🇺 proud 😌

[@sadgeqt]

These are good humans. Leave them be. "I said why the f**k you kicking a dog mate?" I took him and now he's mine.

[@screaming_sloth9405]

These people seem happier than most people. Making the best of life.

[@penfoldt2662]

Everyone needs somewhere to live and call home.....Besides whom are we to point the finger and judge....I know that I am far from perfect....

[@deezn5778]

Well said best reply on here.

[@pommiebears]

Penfold t bloody right! We aren’t all lucky, or have the same experiences. I’ve been homeless, I’d have lived there at the time for a roof over my head. Not bad people, bad situations. But, I envy the friendship there....they care about each other. Who can hate on that??

[@zlatkovuckovic6443]

Totally agree

[@chrisruss9861]

Down to earth people getting on with their somewhat raw lives. Nature looks lovely compared to boxy heat reflecting suburbs. I am glad they allow pets as long as they are cared for and all praise to the man who rescued the dog.

[@walterchaffee9094]

we are all just one disaster away from this and judging these people is an aspect of hubris. Remember that you may not survive the changes that are inevitable in life...and if you do no matter what way more power to you!

[@furryfromfinley3602]

preach brother preach loud, iif it wasnt for the love of friends and family i too would be where they are or worse...

[@mitchpender8113]

You people have more heart and soul than most of the top end of town . The reporters and media , who report untruths and over exaggerated stories are doing so just to make money, never forget that. You all should walk proud as you have live immensely more honest lives than sensationalist media, and others who judge and look down on you . Live proud you deserve it

[@WesternAustraliaNowAndThen]

Everyone needs somewhere to live. We travelled all round Australia and often when we were in trouble, broke down and needed help, it was people like this who came to our assistance while those with nice flash cars just drove on by. I have leaned 'not to judge a book by its cover'.

[@jc238]

Neighbors that talk to each other and look out for each other, not the worst place to live.

[@TheLiddleBigChannel]

Wow...so clean and organised...these people are perfectly normal....check out Seattle if you want to see a bad state for a city!

[@megancrusciel5372]

If these people were living in mansions, yinz would have nothing to say about their dogs and whether they drank or did drugs. that's what's wrong with society.

[@bane6162]

Smokey Bear the middle class pay taxes, the people living in mansions dodge tax, the packers are a prime example of that.

[@bane6162]

Smokey Bear ok dingus. You live in your little fantasy world where the rich don't tax dodge and exploit every loophole they can. I imagine in your fantasy Warren buffet actually pays more tax than his secretary... Good on ya dick head.

[@ghostrider729]

I could live among these folks easily.

[@TheSilmarillian]

done homeless done the van parks few of them good places like this one now live off grid remote rural NSW understand their lifestyle took me a long time to come to peace with the world and in doing came to peace with myself

[@markgillies1834]

going through the same drama at the moment.Take care and good luck mate,ok?

[@wolfy1987]

There are people like this everywhere, and it seems like there's a constant war on society's most vulnerable. Here in the US there's always a push to shut places like this down. But the people that live in them are self-sufficient. They're not a burden to the state, and are for the most part good people. Sure the surroundings might not be pretty, at least to outsiders, but for many its the only decent option. Kick them out of here and you have more homeless people, and more people dependent on your taxes. That's it, black and white. If you force any poor person out without good reason, you're a selfish person. So you gotta look at a few ugly trailers inhabited by misfits. Big deal.

[@jasonellis3688]

Leave them alone ,its not easy being in a lull and having people avoid and judge you. I lived in my car for nearly a year, still worked and showered but the way people acted towards me and the way i was treated by young people , was up there with the hurt i was going through at the time. Be good to one another

[@robynfarrar278]

I hope that you are doing well today........God Bless you and keep your head high.

[@shellyelders2383]

People like that tend to be the best people out in the world anymore not all of them are on drugs. They have more love for others than the fancy rich people who will spit on you before they help you. The people that live like that would give you there last dime if they had it

[@davidmarzolino7159]

Really? You know who has donated more money to charity than anyone on the planet? Bill Gates ( a fancy rich person who wouldn't help anyone ).

[@Smurphenstein]

David marzolino he said "tend to be", Gates is an exception but I know a lot of rich people who set up "foundations" as a tax dodge.

[@MrWackozacko]

@@davidmarzolino7159 As a % of Bill Gates income... its more impressive if one of these trailer park dudes gives $10 to charity

[@pommiebears]

Shelly Elders bloody right! 👍🏼

[@williamhowerton8633]

I’d be happy to live next door to these people.

[@jezlane9005]

They don't realise how good they have it. Homeless in Paradise is hella lot better than being Homeless on the Streets of Chicago.....

[@MOS-MHz]

I agree but, however they're not exactly homeless as the rent is not all that far off what some pay for an apartment. I lived in my car for about 6weeks until had enough for a rough old caravan then 2 years going from park to park (all while working). Caravan park life is pretty rough and i hated most parks, good thing is i could book another the following week and so on until i found one half decent. Problem is i was astonished how much rent was at these places just to park my caravan. Only way i found a good one was to pay more then i would for a nice apartment, from there saved and finally got out the parks. Now i use those tough memories as motivation to stay determined and never end up back in a park. I will say there is some nice parks full of elderly that are retired, but they cost a fortune and might aswell just rent a decent house.

[@motherrussia5780]

If you’re homeless in Chicago, you won’t have to suffer

[@carolinesm432]

If you didn't pick up on it, none of em were about feeling sorry for themselves.. Even then that doesnt diminish anyones struggles or situation over another. These kinda people are appreciative of what they got, even though its not the best they know it could be worse yet they're content in their little community. I wouldn't say they don't realise, because they are quite aware despite the shit life has handed them. The whole point is about them standing up to stigma tainting them for what they feel other wise. They're literally representing themselves for the better, not worrying about how bad they got it - dunno how you missed that to bring in what's better and what's not, because that was besides the point.

[@spacewombat6174]

The point is they do realise how good they have it. They said they love living there. It is the media that said it was a shithole, not the residents.

[@pommiebears]

Jez Lane I don’t think they’re complaining really. Just trying to live. Like you say...better than being homeless, and they care for each other!

[@tboyle7388]

Never heard "mate" said so many times in my life. ha that's gold!

[@bevcd3625]

Just leave them alone, a bit of compassion and empathy wouldn’t hurt. ✌️

[@karenbrierley4885]

At least ya know your neighbors are always up for a social beer even if it’s 830 am

[@livewire6009]

haha

[@ytgadfly]

who is up at 8:30 am?

[@lasmluclasm3781]

Fuck that breakfast smack for me or nothing. Smack keeps the plague away.

[@deeremies2266]

@@ytgadfly most europeans who have a job

[@queenofthebutterflies5212]

I LOVE anyone who rescues animals. That's an angel in my book

[@timberwolvesxx7250]

these are just your regular Queenslanders going about their business

[@pakauputairi2855]

that's what I was thinking 2... plus Queensland sux..

[@moparmissile]

Bending Bananas since 1859

[@jimbooo1365]

There's 2 types of Australians. Queenslanders, and jealous people who wish they were Queenslanders.

[@happyhippyhaven]

I like it, the folks seem real and nice.

[@jb2189]

reignman2112 actauly the people there were very welcoming in 06 and 2011 and the owner is a person who'd youd would eventually become friends and best mates so

[@BeeRocket2010]

"Who'd you'd would" Who would you would, would! HAHAHA I love some peoples accidental typos :)

[@jasminflower3814]

It wasn't a typo Micko. He's typin like he's talkin mate.

[@pinkkitty9695]

This is like Slab City located in the California (US) desert.

[@dennisdecosta4480]

God bless theses people, they have more then anybody in today’s sociology live style, they all are common people trying to live stress free and living there live to the fullest,they all have a past, these are people at onetime was hurt so bad, they just want to live in peaceful place they can call there own,on matter these people let them be,they all are God children all grown up

[@Backyardmech1]

In most ways I like if not love 'stralia, but with the economic value of it's dollar I scratched my head. Even with buying alcohol I'm I bit stunned. I'm not used to the costs and culture as not being from there. As how it's handled it's their business, but spending damn near $25 for a pack of smokes, 15$ for a sixer of Hammer and Tongs, and nearly half a million for a good sized house. 😳 Blows my mind. Culture shock

[@marshamailander3227]

Everything is so expensive here it really is criminal

[@amandah1875]

Our minimum wage is much higher. If you work in a restaurant here, you earn $22 an hour.

[@theoneandonlyghandi]

@@amandah1875 It is still as expensive a/f. The rise in costs hasn't been a gradual thing either, they've really ramped it up over the last 5 or 6 years. $22 per hour sounds like a lot when you compare it to other places in the world but then when you factor it against the cost of living, there is little to no surprise that a lot of people struggle to make ends meet.

[@ethandumas6937]

100 years of cold beers, i need that shirt

[@pubba26]

I lived at this park for a few months in 1988 and it was a nightmare back then.. amazed to see it's still open today.

[@garyrowan6160]

I'm an american I saw those people being more rich cause there doing what they want livn the way they want leave them alone

[@samscakessocialclub917]

My heart goes out to them all. I’d say the common denominator would be mental health.

[@Astra-po1vr]

Just leave them be. Leah seems a great lady (even with her moustache) and they just have their own community. What business is it of anyone else to write sordid stories about them? These folks have common ground between them and I for one see nothing wrong with them. Astra / England 🇬🇧

[@markmccullough1593]

Beautiful people beautiful place. God bless them all!!!!

[@TCFan30]

Need to seriously get out more bro!

[@7headed1]

im kind of down at the moment but after watching this it woke me to the fact that so many people have it so much harder. much respect.

[@SacredKnowledge-ct6mr]

Personally I have seen worse parks than that It looks tidy maybe old but tidy The folks there seam like a good hearted bunch Can’t really see a problem here at all I hope they enjoy their time at the park and good things to come for them all

[@skoolco83]

seem like regular people on ruff times

[@kd0525]

That picker had a great collection of alcohol and smoking memorabilia!

[@kieleahar1012]

I really would sit and chat with Bluey for hours and listen to his life stories.

[@weobeyjesus4565]

They are not bad they are poor. They need love not snooty opinions.

[@tereseatkinson2043]

Absolutely

[@peterclark7879]

Don't judge unless you have walked in their shoes

[@no-yl3cj]

people are the same around the world. the more humble the better quality of person.

[@no-yl3cj]

go to your fancy neighborhood picknick and see what kind of smiles you get. fake!

[@eyewank2935]

Bluey the grot is the best thing in the caravan park. He can sing like anything

[@calgamer148]

This was an amazing short doco! Well done make more please!

[@bt4350]

Looks like a clean, well maintained version of Slab City.

[@ellemay2755]

New title - A great Community in Australia.

[@mikesowder2597]

I would be proud to have these down to earth real people as neighbors. God bless all of them.

[@triddybash3562]

Great community spirit. There's a lot of love and kindness here, by the looks of it. Keep the Aussie spirit alive!

[@markwithers9468]

Julien,Ricky,and bubbles would take a pass on that place

[@vtecpreludevtec]

Mark Withers no way,its never cold,only the beer.

[@eratoisyourmuse659]

Mike Berg Nova Scotia isn't really cold either, in comparison to a lot of Canada.

[@drainmudvayne27]

erato isyourmuse, it still snows in winter in nova scotia, on the gold coast you can still walk around in shorts and a shirt in winter...

[@eratoisyourmuse659]

drainmudvayne27 Maybe so. But as a resident of Manitoba, who suffer some the most brutal winters on the planet, NS winters are OUR tshirt weather. Lol. ButI guess to any normal people its still cold.

[@sack5932]

Mark Withers it's a fackin gold mine down there

[@whiskytango4853]

Let em live they way they want to live.

[@SuperAfroGal]

Compare it to the impoverished areas of the US and you realise how fortunate Australian living standards are over all. Although some of the living conditions of small communities out near Broome and "indigenous reserves" can have terrible living conditions and are heartbreaking. It is not where near as extensive.

[@davidamos3477]

Nice Doco mate well done.... would like to see more of your stuff, keep it up.

[@jerrycrock3701]

they all seem like nice bunch of people

[@boxhead7180]

No trailer parks in Oz, cobber.

[@moparmissile]

yeah and the silly dorks call a semi "a tractor" a hamburger a "sandwich" a g banger a "thong" What would they call a tractor? this american lingo is taking over slowly but surely and the younger generations know no better, and its not Sasquatch or bigfoot its Yowie. And I reckon a family of them would fit in real well in this establishment.

[@jamesmueller8701]

@@moparmissile ,,, sorry m8 ,,, not any "american lingo",, i've ever heard...and i've lived in the US for 68 years... a burger is still a burger,, a semi is still a semi ... or "big rig" .. and what the hell is a "banger/thong... and "french fries"(chips) are just "fries"... and "tractors" are for farming/plowing ... and Californians are a sorry joke... and "multi- cultures only divide the people... Our differences do not unite us... Third world culture is not compatible with first world culture ... that is why they keep themselves from others... "little haiti".. "little havana".. englandistan,,, ect...

[@KevinSmith-mw1lg]

Some of the most real people I've seen recently. One love

[@finlaymatthews2715]

This is the struggle of lots of Australia not just parts of gc. Western Syd, melb, there's a lot of this. I grew up like this and I tell you what, at least your neighbours got your back... Go into any posh suburb and they don't even know each other.

[@TCFan30]

Any posh suburb doesn't need people watching their backs. Because there's SFA crime.

[@markwithers9468]

must of shot the video on the weekend cause everyone was home

[@pearcey1550]

Mark Withers very clever

[@jc98103]

Mark Withers nah not cuz they are all on the dole

[@kellyharmanharman2058]

don't worry bout the people who judge they will be judged I've lived in my car so be happy all goods its just snobby society

[@jc98103]

Being poor and being in the drug community are two different things. I've lived in housing commission and made friends in that street. I met and saw the difference. This place is full of drugs, all they do is smoke cones and every now and again get on the piss and smoke meth.

[@pearcey1550]

Sped Limes problem being that these people are why our hospitals and schools dont get the funding they need and deserve. Dont quote me but i read that 80% of australian tax payers money goes to the welfare system. Yes there are alot of people that need this money but come on. Do you really believe alot of these people cant find work. They want to be left alone fine. But dont blame people for not accepting this kind of life style. the public are sponsering people like this they need to be questioned of where the publics money is really going. Keep handing things to people and they want more. Give a kid a lollie what happens they want more. Get off your arse like the 70 75 % of people and make something of your life.

[@greenmind1183]

Looks like a good place with good people to me. Rather live there than the city!

[@raycerv70]

What was so bad about that place again? I lost my job and started a new one in another state and lived in an rv park with the wife and 5 kids. You do what you have to do to survive.

[@ladeene06]

Most likely they're the best of people. Strange isn't it...that those who've suffered the most often have the biggest and best hearts.

[@jasonashley1632]

Leave them alone everyone needs somewhere to live

[@melissajones541]

They're not called trailer parks in Australia, they're caravan parks.

[@homosap2001]

Letting the people and the story flow, a great piece of documentary work

[@laurapritchard4667]

They find comfort in each other. How can that be bad? And who can judge?

[@kx501]

Cigarettes are a 100 bucks now just saying...

[@ryanmartland3757]

Not chop chop that's what everyone smokes these days because of the stupid prices I get 200g for $35

[@vanishingpoint5561]

Normal humans, dealing with shit & loving their dogs.

[@kentrobison588]

We used to work at another park nearby about 1988 at Burleigh West. The owner at Mudgeeraba was selling sly grog. We were told that he did not worry about the rent too much as long as the grog bills were paid. I seem to recall some one being stabbed there yet it happed at our park too.

[@poweringon864]

good on the bloke who took the dog away from the abusive owners, and best of luck to the guy in the orange shirt who has been up and down the coast looking for somewhere affordable to live. God bless you all for making the most of what you have.

[@twatbass]

seem like good people to me. cheers from minnesota usa.

[@williamshafer3199]

THANKYOU twatbass we the marginalised need stand together sistas & bruddas

[@MEN-IN-BLACK1960]

Just A fantastic gang of easylife Aussies 👍

[@mentalmelonhead2249]

I remember staying in this park when visiting my brother in 1980 & 81.Use to have a ball in the creek when it rained jumping from a tree into the river and doubling or tripling on a surf mat in the flow from the heavy rain,many fond coming of age memories for me.These people seemed down to earth and nice to me.

[@MegaAussieFTW]

"skippy" the dog is beautiful. Needs to be off that chain the poor thing. Happy dog he is

[@user_angelmum]

They are NOT call "trailer parks"in Australia .they are "caravan parks "

[@observer1033]

Do we all have to wear suits and live in cookie cutter houses to be normal and happy?

[@anthonylondon3366]

Someways heartening to see people having certain outlook to make a stretched/trying life liveable.

[@AlishaArlene]

Perfectly nice, decent people. The only thing I saw that I didn't like was seeing dogs on chains, but even so... I didn't see any drug addicts or criminals. Just folks trying to get by, doing the best they can with what they have. Nothing wrong with that.

[@barryhuffer8542]

Instead of looking at these people and passing judgement maybe be thankful that you are not in that position, it doesnt take much bad luck to wind up in it at all .

[@davidmarzolino7159]

Barry Huffer. Just because you're down on your luck doesn't mean you have to be an uneducated, drug addicted, scumbag. These people choose this life.

[@barryhuffer8542]

David marzolino some ppl dont choose lack of education, abuse and poverty. its the enviroment they are born into .

[@HappyfoxBiz]

I don't think I would like that place, but I would leave them alone, they aren't causing trouble and sometimes forcing social norms on communities to unify them causes crime in protest

[@chubybum9319]

Happy Fox You should hear the fucking feral s at 3am yelling and fighting. Every single night. They start drinking 7am till 7am. Im not kidding. They yell and fight 3am

[@jackyblacky4616]

Leave the poor bastards alone, alittle advice to happy fox,buy some earmuffs.jack

[@jouhnjouhnson8113]

There should be a reality tv show about this “caravan park”

[@phen4670]

Good to see so many positive comments here and no judgement . Media should be ashamed for publishing that article