The chasm between rich and poor - Homeless in the wealthy West | DW Documentary

The gap between rich and poor continues to widen in many developed nations. The result: more and more people are finding themselves homeless, with women making up the fastest growing affected group.
They live in their cars or camper vans, sleep on friends’ couches or end up in short-term accommodation: Homelessness in industrialized nations is a growing problem, and increasingly affects the middle class, as well as the poor. While the wealthy can also lose everything, the middle classes are the ones coming under more and more pressure from the ever-present threat of joblessness. It’s a problem also affecting migrants and indigenous communities. Increasingly difficult socio-economic conditions in rich countries are leading to a sharp rise in poverty. The documentary profiles some of those affected in Australia: women who’ve not lost their optimism and humor despite their personal hardship.
#documentary #dwdocumentary
______
DW Documentary gives you knowledge beyond the headlines. Watch top documentaries from German broadcasters and international production companies. Meet intriguing people, travel to distant lands, get a look behind the complexities of daily life and build a deeper understanding of current affairs and global events. Subscribe and explore the world around you with DW Documentary.
Subscribe to:
⮞ DW Documentary (English): / dwdocumentary
⮞ DW Documental (Spanish): / dwdocumental
⮞ DW Documentary وثائقية دي دبليو (Arabic): / dwdocarabia
⮞ DW Doku (German): / dwdoku
⮞ DW Documentary हिन्दी (Hindi): / dwdochindi
For more visit: www.dw.com/en/tv/docfilm/s-3610
Follow DW Documentary on Instagram: / dwdocumentary
Follow DW Documental on Facebook: / dwdocumental
We kindly ask viewers to read and stick to the DW netiquette policy on our channel: p.dw.com/p/MF1G

[@spiritualvibrations2825]

In 1999, I rented a one bedroom apartment in Los Angeles for $550.00, that same apartment is now going for $2400.00 per month with zero upgrades, the building is old. Greed should be illegal.

[@michaelbee8263]

Inflation isn’t greed

[@spiritualvibrations2825]

@@michaelbee8263 Increasing the rent due to gentrification is greed, the rent increased before inflation supposedly took affect. The owner said the building was paid for in full in the 90's. $2400.00 for an old 1 bedroom apartment is greed and you will not convince me otherwise.

[@IngridAsInBergman]

@@michaelbee8263yes it is. It’s price gouging. So stop with the bs.

[@minimouse0285]

@@IngridAsInBergman are you blaming flat owners for the govts doing?

[@sct4040]

Taxes, insurance are both too high.

[@thomasanders1314]

It's not a shame to be homeless. It is a shame for society to allow this to happen.

[@BicycleFunk]

Exactly.

[@cosmoray9750]

There is not enough funds for homelessness to have housing. However there is always funds for wars, Afghanistan, Iraq, Vietnam, Syria and most recently in Ukraine....gotta keep those endless wars going. Keep the mic profitable.

[@davidlaw9686]

Blame it on the govt. Not society.

[@victoriasainte9625]

People keep voting for the ones who do not protect them.

[@graziellavilla169]

👏👏👏​@@cosmoray9750

[@ahdimaz]

As an African Man who is living in Kenya - I am beyond words to see these women (Over 50) close to my Mom's age, struggling to find a place to live as their own homes. Here in Africa, we may not have such wealthy governments, but the social setting, especially from my Somali community, would never allow an over 50 Year Woman to live in a car. Somehow, even if it is the children of her Brother/Sister even if she never had kids, he would come up with something to shelter her. Just like I wouldn't wanna see my Mama living alone in a car, I am praying for these special Mamas who are not giving up but pressing in tears. Literally in tears as I pen this piece. Hopefully, their stories will be heard, and the Australian government will come up with an amicable plan. Capitalism might also be a contributing factor. It is seriously absurd to hear a mother say, "My children are busy with their lives."

[@nachannachle2706]

You would be surprised to know that African-born people are throwing their mothers/aunts out of the house for no reason in Europe. And so, some African grand mothers end up homeless in totally foreign and alien countries.

[@ahdimaz]

@@nachannachle2706 Deeping disturbing!

[@ilmiramoldogazieva1282]

In my country the same, Kyrgyzstan. We are not rich country, but we don’t allow women over 50 live like that

[@marylander3798]

I just want to say, I've been to Kenya twice. It's such a great country with the coolest people. as an American, you are lucky

[@Christian-qu9ml]

Australia is now run by capitalist gangsters. We have the second highest house prices in the world. Rent is also increasingly becoming extortionate.

[@novalea]

Its such a relief to FINALLY see representation in a documentary. To the 71 year old woman who's mother hated her, i feel her story so much. I wish i could hug her. ❤ Im a 47 year old woman in Canada. I've been insecurely housed and homeless most of my life. I'm estranged from my entire family, and have moved over 60 times. I havent celebrated holidays for many years. There is no security. There is no care on the part of our governments. I live in a room right now, and enrolled in college to become a social worker/educator to try to address these problems through policy. Things need to change.

[@whitneyanders5945]

Wishing you all the best 🙏🏾

[@user-gk4tv6sc6s]

Jest taka cierpienia granica, za którą się uśmiech pogodny zaczyna - Czesław Miłosz

[@akpl4210]

Culture!!

[@savage.4.24]

Wow i am 34 and resonate with you SO MUCH. Moved 77 times been to 32 funerals and have no family left. Have a few friends who are gold. USA here and im glad to see this is a world problem. Canada Australia Brazil USA all the same problem.

[@florachen3725]

The world will change,and should be changed

[@wattbenj]

Homelessness scars you in a way nothing else does. It kills your soul. You realize that you don't live in a society & are just collateral damage. It scars you forever & ever. You're never the same.

[@lingling21100]

I think it's because you realize noone gives a shit about you. People only care if you have a talent or wealthy. If your poor and stupid, literally noone cares. People could be dying on the street right now and everyone would just walk pass like it's a tuesday morning. I am the worst kind of people though, just complain and do nothing but at the same time, I'm just not smart enough to make a difference..

[@heart2listen1]

Very true. it is a life-changing and perspective-changing. sending hugs.

[@milkdreams.never.fadeaway]

Yes I agree. I was homeless for most of 2022

[@jarodarmstrong509]

It lit a fire under my ass that never extinguished. The memories of sleeping in cemeteries and behind garbage dumpsters keeps me pushing and pushing forward.

[@african_forum]

​@@jarodarmstrong509me too. Whenever I want to buy anything I always think how long I have to work for this money, how many meals it could buy etc. And I am attracted to these types of documentary just to instill the fear of God in me😢

[@crystaltomlinson7699]

I'm a 51-year-old American woman in Kentucky, I am not homeless but, I have been very close to it for most of my life. It is my greatest fear and is on my mind all the time. Much love to you all xoxox

[@fionabryant7923]

Much love and a good home to you ❤

[@AcidOllie]

The threat of homelessness is absolutely awful. Been there before and it's a terrible thing to go through.

[@katherinecarpenter4677]

I'm a single 63 year old woman in Kentucky. And I've to fight and claw to keep from being homeless. It's awful everywhere.

[@diva70smusic]

Before people start judging the people in this video, be kind. Homelessness can happen to any of us at any time. A major illness, a catastrophic fire or flood, job losses, domestic abuse, or financial bad luck can render us in the same situation. Everyone doesn't have a safety net of family, resources, economic stability, financial means, or mental capabilities to bounce back. Be kind.

[@grahamliddle7646]

Totally agree. Let’s be kind.

[@anjou6497]

When you see someone being so brave, it sickens me how many brutes there are out there ready to destroy them; the hell women try to avoid or endure. 🌱🙏🧡

[@jarodarmstrong509]

It really can. Lost a job back in 2015 and had three months' expenses saved up. Never thought it would take me longer than that to find a job but I found myself living out of my car very quickly

[@diva70smusic]

@jarodarmstrong509 How are you doing now? I hope that you have bounced back. While I was never homeless, I struggled after graduating from college. But I had several safety nets. I had family, an ex-boyfriend, and the desire to work ANY job despite being an honor graduate at the top of my class. But the struggle was real, depressing, and demoralizing. I was also dealing with some personal issues with family and a current boyfriend. I was never into self-harm, but I was an angry person. I struggled very hard to keep my emotions in check. Please let me know how you are doing. At the very least, I can keep you in prayer. I am a believer, and my faith has worked for me. Wishing you the very best❤️🤗🙏🏽!!

[@guyfrom8659]

Very well said

[@user-ub3ig7re9z]

Being a single retired woman living in a rental is a recipe for future homelessness. We need tiny homes for single people in all communities.

[@dermotsheehan8614]

Yes tiny homes are the solution for a lot of people, but governments restrict building permissions

[@MoXXXi]

Tiny homes be costing the same as 2000sq ft homes because poor people don't matter only 🤑🤑🤑

[@aveaguila7679]

​@@dermotsheehan8614 under they do it ( 15 minutes cities).

[@ssuwandi3240]

Np, you need shared room mates or family and relatives

[@chrislastnam6822]

That's especially true now that inflation will not go away since the government needs to print money to service the debt. Women over 50 usually have at least 30 years left to live and most can't afford decades of paying rent after retirement. There's lots of age discrimination so even if people are able to work they often can't get jobs after they're old.

[@1985Seraphim]

Imagine if we focused more on affordable housing than greed. What a different world this would be.

[@Jenifer_G]

Great comment

[@coach-piotr]

What does it even mean? Beautiful idea with no meaning

[@annetoronto5474]

It’s mass migration that is causing all the rent and housing crisis

[@user-fl1pc7zu7f]

but many don't want homes

[@hafizsenadbrkic]

Greed is very dangerous and can affect both rich and poor people, literally everyone, including myself. Greed appears nice but its results are bad.

[@sjwilloughby-greene8214]

I am a homeless woman in South Carolina, USA. I want to extend my thoughts and prayers to you all, and those all over the world. You are brave. May peace, love and light be with you ALL.✌️❤️☀️

[@user-rl7mt4gh3o]

how are you talking on the phone if your homeless im from california we have very bad politicians ruining things sabotaging us over their dirty money

[@michellehitt1976]

I'm from SC. I live in NC now. Have you looked into apartments that are based on your income? There's also some church's in SC , that has housing for those in need. I wish you the best. Stay safe❤

[@pierrea3094]

I know it seems far fetched but can you possibly take a bus to another state that has a bit more empathy like California or CT you might find a women’s shelter. I hope you get back on your feet with help

[@linmann6534]

I was homeless, but then I met a friend from the Philippines and helped me move. My pension is more than enough, and I am happy.

[@hemeraldhappy7166]

BLESSINGS TO YOU. ❤

[@Milaperadotti]

Now there criminalizing homelessness here in the US now. Arresting someone for being poor. Where has humanity gone!

[@kp8972]

Truly evil.

[@brianbeecher3084]

@@kp8972in jail they would at least be housed.

[@kp8972]

@@brianbeecher3084 wtf? Ok this is a conversation I’m not qualified for. You need to speak with a psychiatrist about why you think homeless people belong in jail. Jesus wept. You are displaying a serious lack of empathy which is the main symptom of psychopathy. This is serious you need to seek help.

[@kp8972]

@@brianbeecher3084 wtf? Ok this is a conversation I’m not qualified for. You need to speak with a psychiatrist about why you think homeless people belong in jail. Jesus wept. You are displaying a serious lack of empathy which is the main symptom of psychopathy. This is serious you need to seek help.

[@kp8972]

@@brianbeecher3084 wtf? Ok this is a conversation I’m not qualified for. You need to speak with a psychiatrist about why you think homeless people belong in jail. Jesus wept. You are displaying a serious lack of empathy which is the main symptom of psychopathy. This is serious you need to seek help.

[@kddicks5115]

I’ve lived in my caravan for 7 years. My husband and I were going to travel, then he got ill. He passed in 2020 and I have lived in my caravan alone since then. I live in Alaska and have spent the last 4 winters with no electricity or heat. This last winter I was plugged in and it was MUCH nicer😉😉. No one understands that I PREFER living this way, even in the winter. It’s my cozy little home with no one above, below or next to me. I’m 53.

[@user-qs8zu2pg7v]

My God, it sounds horrible!!...

[@JGold-cu5mo]

Sorry for your loss. I understand feeling better off alone after that. Dont give up on your husband's dreams of travel even on a budget. Im 54, we are still young, come and visit my family in New Zealand.

[@stephaniepantalonie]

I wish to have a caravan or house boat that I can live in one day.

[@Starfish2145]

That’s not being homeless and not relevant to this story. It’s your choice. These people have no choice.

[@prairiegirl2050]

I'm in saskatchewan and I live in my motorhome full time. I work hard, and I get closer to owning a home everyday because I save so much without the high cost of renting. It's wonderful and chilly at times lol Love it.

[@justicewillprevail1106]

I'm a paycheck away from being homeless. It's very stressful. I have nightmares often.

[@mabuhayproductionltd3627]

I have a home, but no love to warm it 😞

[@spiritedaway99]

same here, I've been homeless for a couple months just to save for rent then went homeless again cz of the layoffs, shelters are not safe,I go sleep in hospitals waiting area nd there are coffeeshops that throw fresh food in clean bags, I hope nd pray you won't be needing my notes 🙏🏻

[@charlychalton7743]

@@mabuhayproductionltd3627maybe we can make trade 😂?

[@mabuhayproductionltd3627]

@@silvesteinrmartin Correct all stories ends Bad, we all die in the End. We can just hope not be a lone and in pain. Good luck

[@akzester]

I know this feeling. It feels like you're walking on a tightrope from being evicted by tenant without prior notice or near the dreaded deadlines that lead to getting laid off from work. It's like we're living in a structured hell filled with flawed systems.

[@debbietodd8547]

I can relate so much to that lady that said...."I don't think I have the strength emotionally to move again" I'm at that place now, I live in Canada and I'm 70 years old. I don't have the energy to even think about holidays anymore. Living with the constant threat of homelessness is anxiety inducing, numbing, immobilizing . Even when you find a place to rent, so many landlords here in Canada are very abusive and there is NO WHERE to report them without the repurcussion of eviction. It's like living in an abusive marriage. Make property available with washrooms so that people can park their vans, campers etc. without the fear of being harassed. Tiny house villages are an amazing idea but governments need to get off their collective asses. Thank you for posting this

[@JeffK787]

Former resident of Los Angeles. The homeless crisis has grown so big, it seems impossible to make a dent. Its unbelievable that all of the wealth of this country...and we have so many citizens homeless and forgotten.

[@user-rl7mt4gh3o]

the government’s dont even care like they are busy being crooks & sabotage us

[@MB-dp1rj]

Sadly, so much of the country's wealth has and continues to leave the country to support wars and weapons. The rest of taxpayers money is given to foreigners who enter the country illegally and have never contributed to the the revenues of the land. Time to become more invested in ridding our government (city, state and federal) of politicians who wish to continue such policies.

[@ssuwandi3240]

But you agreed to vote for a party that allowed 1.8 millions illegals into your state.. from whom you think the state is using the money ? From you the citizen.. They gave you leftovers in comparison to what got passed on to illegals and Ukraine!! The politics you had hoped they would extend the assistance program just went out of the window

[@realtorgirl1621]

The homeless funding in America needs more attention than oversees funding. Countries receiving our money are using percentages to fund the homeless in their countries. What about ours? I get it now. Our government is greedy with the money and pocketing it for their own raises, while the people who are receiving our money oversees are actually making good use and forming policies to keep their homeless off the streets so their country doesn't look bad and people will want to travel there. What a shame America is!

[@ursulasmith6402]

Wealth is in China, thanks to Nixon and that big idiot Reagan.

[@IkeSpeaksUp]

The breakdown of the family unit is wrecking havoc across the world. What happened to the days when you had your uncle, auntie, grandfather all living in the same city? This "globalism" with families moving all over the world for work opportunities creaties the "chasm" that we are seeing around the world. Single people are vulnerable and especially vulnerable to homelessness.

[@amrapali-gs3co]

Joint families were a norm before in India.. still is in villages. Wish it was the same in cities.now people die alone without anyone to look after them. I feel a family should stay put in one place under one roof.

[@TS-rd7oy]

You are assuming people want to be with families. Some families are terribly abusive, especially to women. Thos kind of life could be better than being abused by family members

[@MarieProvost77]

Agree that the normalization of movin away from home/family/friends is part of this. It made sense when I was coming up in the 1970s-'80s - moving to another city could actually mean a better job, etc. I think it happens more, last 15 years or so, around folks struggling harder to simply survive; such as people who've had to leave areas because of natural disasters or industry breakdown. And because it became such a regular activity that people don't tend to question or think it through. There are less and less safety nets for anyone, but to get back to the focus of this video; perhaps least of all for aging women.

[@jaikanths875]

It's Capitalism at fault here, not Globalism!

[@IkeSpeaksUp]

@@jaikanths875 globalism and capitalism work side by side in our modern society. One is not acting without the other. You can say globalism has accelerated capitalism.

[@paolopandas2103]

Countries with so many natural resources and yet failed to take care of their citizens. Sad.

[@nachannachle2706]

The most heart-breaking thing is that this is all happening by design.

[@michaelbee8263]

@@nachannachle2706yawn

[@mohamedhasan318]

And your government make you think that Islam is bad thing, your government following demon they wanna distroy humanity in very good looking and cold way , Your countries looks pretty but how many people suicide, in Gaza no body suicide because they follow Allah the only one god

[@albertwang5974]

The rich need poor people to keep the price of everything low!

[@Mr11ESSE111]

same as Canada, USA are traditional already with homeless and shitty heaklthcare

[@crazyduck1254]

I found myself homeless (male) in my 70s. I had a good 4WD, built a bed in the back. I felt so grateful. I hardly looked homeless with this car. Then 12mths later the engine seized. Only remedy a new engine. I don’t have that sort of money. I’m stuck now at a back beach dreading the day they tell me to move on. I pay the rego to keep the plates. I sometimes get so down and wonder how much more can I take.

[@kevinegan6311]

It's disgusting that you have to live like this. I too was homeless for a period 3 years ago and it was beyond frightening. You are only living in survival mode and never ever have a chance to rest. So grateful that I am doing better now but still afraid of going back to having no shelter. I will be 65 next month and have also wondered why at times I need to go on. Then I have a day, or even a week that goes so well that I'm glad I'm still here. I say this, hoping that you too can believe it will get better even though it may not seem that way. I hope soon you once again...get to have a place where you can close and lock the door, and not have to worry about the outside world. God Bless you.

[@wakandavibranium5053]

Hang in there, trust God in all situations 🙏🏾

[@kimpreston3628]

I am 56 and live in the USA. If it were not for my family, I could be homeless due to health issues. Very scary 😢

[@paillette2010]

Read my post about housing turning into an investment for the wealthy

[@ledwysdelgado7304]

That's the American way.

[@dongthanhsg]

Come to my country, Vietnam, it is not much expensive from your social security. You have online job could be the best.

[@emilio1969]

I really wonder why white people talks a lot about being homeless and yet does not move their asses to work hard at any work to keep themselves from being homeless. When we arrived in Australia from Vietnam in the 1970's we only had the clothes in our backs and were penniless. We did not speak a word of English except for my father who worked as a translator for the Americans during the war. Now I am an engineer with doctorate degree, my sister a doctor (surgeon) and our youngest is a solicitor and owner of 8 houses for lease. We each have our own houses with no mortagage to pay. My parents worked 2 jobs everyday, 16 hours a day to support us. Now my parents has 10 houses for lease and condo units in 3 countries in Asia. If we can do it, why on earth you guys can not do it? Is it because you guys are very picky in work you do? It is because you guys give up so easily? Is it you guys are lazy and expect the government to provide and do everything for you, except may be to wipe your buttoms?

[@mmsutantowrites]

Family

[@twalatka]

The US has no safety net. I am 57 and was homeless for 3 yrs. Now I'm in an apt. Working, and anxious all the time. Don't trust I'll have a roof over my head for long.

[@tomaswilliams2010]

We call it working slavery...In Europe is bit easier, but how I see, the approaching is very quick to American.

[@jessicathompson236]

No one is immune to homelessness or houselessness....

[@lingling21100]

If you are born in a generation of wealth. I guarantee you, you are immune to homelessness. Not saying they have no problems but pretty sure if you get handed down 12 billion dollars, its hard to be homeless or houseless

[@kingtrance307]

Plenty of wealthy people are very immune to homelessness. They’re unfortunately the ones who are quite unsympathetic towards working on solutions to fix it. Much easier to sweep it all under the carpet…

[@jessicathompson236]

@@kingtrance307 , Anyone can lose everything within the blink of an eye, but you are correct in the fact that many of them are very unsympathetic.

[@sct4040]

It’s really scary, that’s why I always pay my rent first, before anything else.

[@ushapedcurve3831]

No one except people who invested and created some net worth over 100K or more.

[@allthingsnu4673]

I am in the U.S. and real estate developers here are focused on building "luxury" homes and apartments just so they can increase their profits while more and more working people are becoming homeless. They don't care about creating affordable housing and a lot of the local governments don't care either because they continue to grant building permits to these developers instead of making sure that affordable housing is being built.

[@annkk5037]

Our world has a really serious problem in distribution of wealth, it is a shame to have homelessness in developed countries.

[@char8272]

It is exactly the same in Canada. Rents are sky high and pensions aren't enough. Women are particularly vulnerable.

[@tahliamobile]

In Australia it is women over 45 who are fastest becoming homeless. Many are single mothers. This crisis should be treated like a war time catastrophe, instead, it is merely a small news story, lost between the sheets of Murdoch's propaganda.

[@ashleybosvik3031]

That's why women have to look after themselves when they're young always save for that rainy day when no one is there for you

[@lynhanna917]

I spent six weeks in a friends unfinished basement after getting out of an abusive relationship. I scraped up $3'300 which was 10% of a house downpayment in a small village in Canada. The house needed alot of work but what do you expect for a $33,000 house. I would be homeless if i hadn't found such cheap housing. Twenty years later i can't move because housing in a major center is out of my budget. But right now i can afford utilities and taxes for the roof over my head.

[@annetoronto5474]

Everyone is very vulnerable when the rents get too high. Family violence and financial stress is getting out of control.

[@AlexV6]

Why do you think that "Women are particularly vulnerable"?

[@mickgatz214]

You know there's an issue when it happens on a global scale.... 😥

[@tyiffpeijc8702]

this is completely unrelated but your display picture made me laugh lol

[@mickgatz214]

@@tyiffpeijc8702 Thanx, I like making ppl laugh/smile. ;)

[@mohamedhasan318]

I can see your arrogant attitude, you gonna end like those women

[@LisaGrace]

Have an acquaintance who just became homeless--she is 71, has to use a walker, and bought a van to live in. We helped her move her belongings into storage units, even though we live over 33 miles away. I have had two different homeless people move in temporarily in the past to help them get on their feet. The home I live in now--is too small--and I have a daughter in college, and parents in their mid to late eighties I have to be availble for, plus I still work full-time in my sixties. It is a dire situation when 70-year -olds are priced out of their homes--I see them everyday on the streets. Many are elderly women.

[@rfxtuber]

I am afraid the notion or idea until they get back on their feet is just a dream... The truth is, once you become a victim of these systems, you can never recover...

[@Kollek89]

In 30-50 years, when the current generations of single women grows old - the amount of women affected by this will be much greater. This is so sad on so many levels.

[@Dxeus]

Life in the West is a constant Olympic marathon. You can not take rest or slow down.

[@mujkocka]

Living in the world for that matters when one don’t have money look at the developing world. Worse

[@mujkocka]

Why is the shelters and the women home full of expensive stuff? That kitchen vent is fabor. 5 times more expensive than the normal ones, that lady had a nice armchair I can’t afford either. Let’s be sensible and use the money better and help more people

[@Mikexception]

You want to look at West but Is anything better in East like in China, Russia, N Korea or Japan? Look at woman in the streets - it is proof. Homeless are everywhere and in some places additionaly war, social accountibilty system, jobless and starving. .

[@thomaslusk7621]

So we'll Said.

[@jarodarmstrong509]

Move to Afghanistan then. Nice scenery and no western influence at all

[@user-uq2ko4jq2v]

as a man that is also pay cheque to pay cheque and near homelessness.. i can relate to these women .. life as a human in the 1st "world" isn't all that its cracked up to be

[@emilio1969]

I really wonder why white people talks a lot about being homeless and yet does not move their asses to work hard at any work to keep themselves from being homeless. When we arrived in Australia from Vietnam in the 1970's we only had the clothes in our backs and were penniless. We did not speak a word of English except for my father who worked as a translator for the Americans during the war. Now I am an engineer with doctorate degree, my sister a doctor (surgeon) and our youngest is a solicitor and owner of 8 houses for lease. We each have our own houses with no mortagage to pay. My parents worked 2 jobs everyday, 16 hours a day to support us. Now my parents has 10 houses for lease and condo units in 3 countries in Asia. If we can do it, why on earth you guys can not do it? Is it because you guys are very picky in work you do? It is because you guys give up so easily? Is it you guys are lazy and expect the government to provide and do everything for you, except may be to wipe your buttoms?

[@rudymazar5266]

I can understand all the issues and the frustration of being houseless in Australia for all the reasons explained here but compare with the third world or war stricken countries this is a paradise , living in public castles...

[@Mikexception]

Unfortunately i but it is my unwanted reality that I feel resentement to majority of woman who rejected me and other man (I mean not exaxcly rejected but undervaluated me as family member in all occasions, cheated me on money on every occasion and I had to accept it ) , rejected motherhood while prefering single style of life and professional carrere Single lifestyle is for them still at hand. Professional carriere was temporary and to answer why everybody may decide himself For man the older is he, then usualy the more valuable is his experience for company,.

[@milkdreams.never.fadeaway]

I'm sorry you are going through this too.

[@lorrainemiddy4011]

I’m worried about all these people living in cars….what happened when they get so old they have physical issues?

[@MilesCobbett]

Climbing from the back seat to the front is getting tougher at 69

[@calebtot]

There are elderly people living in cars right this moment. They're cold and hungry.

[@lorrainemiddy4011]

@@MilesCobbett 😢

[@rickylow1655]

These are such strong women, living in such difficult times. Hope their lives will get better.

[@blackdiamond306]

Every Western country has the same formula the Richer get richer and the poor get poor and keep the masses divided by racism for one can feel more Superior than another I wonder if there ever be a day when folks will wake up and realize we all in the same game🌄🦍❤️

[@billchristianson3451]

We really aren't, your less evolved and sub human

[@ey67]

No cause people are too stoopido

[@littlebee5874]

The government is the one that takes all the money from the rich and does nothing for the poor. The people in parliament are the ones taking all the money and keeping it for themselves.

[@Rnankn]

You mean the french revolution?

[@mariposa9220]

This problem is global.

[@jeanelizabethterry7583]

I feel so bad for these women. They don't deserve this. I am so blessed. I am 86. I pray they will have permanent shelter soon or already.

[@saffronsolo9668]

Didn't I just read that there were 100,000 new immigrants into Australia last month? At a time when Australians cannot afford to rent or to buy a home to live in. At the same time rich foreigners turn up to house auctions clutching wads of cash to buy houses.

[@trishdelacour8746]

Your real problem is your building laws. Here in South Africa you can buy a cheap piece of land and once plans passed build your own house but Australian laws make it very difficult. You need licenced traders for everything which makes it very expensive. My husband and I built our house ourselves using in some cases second hand building materials, the only person we had to employ was the electrician.

[@quespanish]

What are you, the owner of Australia?

[@chelseagirl278]

try living in Canada where over a MILLION came in. Trudeau has destroyed this country!

[@MathVdb]

You ' re right . 500.000 new immigrants every year is this socialist governments goal.And cashed up/ money laundry practising chinese buying up houses : Despicable!!( Im a EU migrant myself, living here 🇦🇺 since 12y.)

[@hilaryb8807]

@@trishdelacour8746It’s not the cost of the house, it’s the land that’s expensive. Same thing in Canada.

[@heart2listen1]

I brought an electric candle (and a stuffed animal) with me to the 40 places I moved over 3 years, after losing everything and being displaced by a wildfire, and becoming homeless. A little warm glow in the unfamiliar dark helps immensely.

[@cryptopeter1]

55, Male and crying after watching this powerful documentary and hearing from these most lovely women. How can i help?❤

[@autumrainegarvey3243]

Helping to start minny villages around the world an put a helping hand for organick gardening chickens eggs crafts ect so people can feel useful an work together as community to take money made an have a village market ... There are little things everyone can do to feel human an good about who they are . A off grid community with solar an farm life an put back in the kitty to build more from a portion of profits . They use to say it takes a community to raise kids today we need each other to live an love life again an be safe ❤ God Bless U ...

[@i.d.6492]

And they say oh it's only in US, it's literally everywhere not only in the US. Everywhere there are homeless people, high prices and difficulty to afford things

[@ralphneuburger]

More and more people are driven into homelessness because of exploding costs of housing everywhere. We as a human society must change our mindset that homelessness only happens to losers. It's so wrong. Lets build a kinder society together.

[@user-fd5ys5gb2x]

At 60 years old, living in the US I am getting my van ready to live in.... on Social Security, there is no way to afford an apt or house. Unfortunately, rent controlled areas are crime ridden so I will be safer in my van, Houseless but not Homeless.

[@bobbybannerjee5156]

It's politics. The lack of a political will to end homelessness.

[@alexandrugheorghe5610]

Because politicians own estate - they don't want to give up power

[@TheAdamAdy]

Its politics what causes homelessnes - too much regulation with building a house making it expensive. Cheap debt driving house prices through the roof. Politics is the cause, not solution

[@lockethomas7165]

That is a man dressed up like a woman. Whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat

[@scottowensbyable]

​@@TheAdamAdyAddictions and anti social beliefs cause a lot of homelessness. Most of the people on the street want help that enables them, without changing them.

[@moniho6907]

How about people with certain types of lifestyle eg drugs , gambling ect

[@PaulADAigle]

There are so many rich people with enough money to fix the whole issue, even if it's just to provide houses/rooms. It boggles my mind how so many psychotics get rich and offer nothing to the world that got them there.

[@PaulADAigle]

@@osiris7208 I thought that's what I said. Not sure where that came from. Weird.

[@ey67]

They are reptiles in suits and ordinary clothing. Walking upright. They are everywhere

[@user-uy4eo6fi4k]

There’s a reason they got rich is cause they work harder than everybody. These cunts just want a hand out like they’ve got there whole life

[@MargaretCampbell583]

Usually by doing something illegal

[@Ukie88]

And what do the billionaires do….blame the consumers.

[@JohnGrahamWilson]

What struck me abut this video is none of the women had done anything that was their own fault. They are remarkably resilient, and full of initiative. Usually, there is some kind of assumption that homeless people have been irresponsible, substance abusers, or something like that. Not the case. So, to my mind, the blame is to be put on our society, the government and the economy. And we, as electors, are also responsible for this state of affairs by letting it happen.

[@heart2listen1]

That attitude is often referred to as "victim-blaming" or "stigmatization." It involves unfairly attributing homelessness to personal failings, such as irresponsibility or substance abuse, rather than recognizing the complex systemic factors that contribute to homelessness, such as lack of affordable housing, economic inequality, and inadequate support systems for mental health or addiction issues. This stigma can perpetuate misconceptions and hinder efforts to address the root causes of homelessness.

[@Mikexception]

I see those woman have at least money to survive - probably they have retirement or any source of money for food , car repairs and keeping it tide. They dress also ok - not like homeless man would - dirty and found in trash. . I learned that about 80% of unpayed loans in ex USA were taken by woman. About eventual state of their loans (if any) I did not hear here Instead I heard about professinal carriere and this could lead to be entitled to loans. When job is lost and loan is to pay then homeless is predicted.

[@TS-rd7oy]

In the first story the woman didn't watch the finances, her partner did. That is her fault for not keeping aneye on the money until it was too late.

[@heart2listen1]

@@TS-rd7oy I understand your perspective that individuals should be responsible for managing their finances, but it's also essential to consider the broader context here. Financial control and abuse are issues that many people, especially women, face in relationships. In some relationships, one partner controls all the finances, leaving the other partner with little or zero access or knowledge about their own money. This form of manipulation creates a power dynamic that can make it extremely difficult for someone to leave the relationship or make independent financial decisions. And it can, and does result in homelessness for someone who leaves (vs remain with an abuser) but lacks access to financial resources or assets. Unfortunately, victim-blaming is a deeply ingrained and difficult mindset to change and this topic may challenge worldviews. Victim blaming itself often arises from a lack of empathy and understanding, leading to judgmental and dismissive attitudes toward individuals who have experienced trauma or adversity,

[@lindamcwilliams9056]

This is not just a problem in Australia, it is very prevalent here in the states. It’s so sad that anyone has to experience this.

[@gigihammerstein5944]

look at Europe and it gets much colder there...

[@IngridAsInBergman]

Ppl don’t have to experience this. These are policy decisions made by governments who care more for rich ppl and corporations than the majority of its citizens. Homeless ppl didn’t create the system. They are the result of the system.

[@eksbocks9438]

Because there's no options for Working Class people. In the past, there were neighborhoods set aside for people who weren't rich. But nowadays, the real estate people are prioritizing only them. Despite rich people only being 17% of the population.

[@emilio1969]

I really wonder why white people talks a lot about being homeless and yet does not move their asses to work hard at any work to keep themselves from being homeless. When we arrived in Australia from Vietnam in the 1970's we only had the clothes in our backs and were penniless. We did not speak a word of English except for my father who worked as a translator for the Americans during the war. Now I am an engineer with doctorate degree, my sister a doctor (surgeon) and our youngest is a solicitor and owner of 8 houses for lease. We each have our own houses with no mortagage to pay. My parents worked 2 jobs everyday, 16 hours a day to support us. Now my parents has 10 houses for lease and condo units in 3 countries in Asia. If we can do it, why on earth you guys can not do it? Is it because you guys are very picky in work you do? It is because you guys give up so easily? Is it you guys are lazy and expect the government to provide and do everything for you, except may be to wipe your buttoms?

[@ashareeves7282]

So true

[@brianbeecher3084]

@@ashareeves7282this is known as gentrification, one of the evils of the modern world.

[@deborahcurtis1385]

The middle class is disappearing. It's happening slowly but surely.

[@brianbeecher3084]

@@deborahcurtis1385 I lived most of my life near Chicago but was in Louisville for a while in the 1980s, shortly after Reaganomics took a toehold on our country. During the week of the Kentucky Derby their newspaper had a feature on what the city and the Derby might be like in the future. One statement proved to be very prophetic. It stated that there won’t be much of a middle class in the si-called new economy, and that bets placed on the horses would likely be either two dollars or two thousand dollars. Really nailed it, wouldn’t you say?

[@mugumyapaultheafricannomad9488]

Homelessness is caused by politics, period. I have lived in so called third world countries and they still have one asset helping them not to have homeless people; deregulated housing.. where everyone is free to build houses to rent out. Whether it's in Kenya or Ghana or Nigeria or Congo, you'll see "ghettos" everywhere where someone can pay rent of $15 a month and have a roof over their head even if that person earns just $2 a day he will Never be homeless. Go to the US, and it's terrible.. people who have 2 jobs earning $2500 monthly can't find anywhere to rent. Politics is mad... I rather have people sleep in ghettos with shared bathrooms and sleeping I'm 4 walls rooms than having them homeless

[@blackdiamond306]

You are so true 🌄🦍❤️

[@serebii666]

"eregulated housing.. where everyone is free to build houses to rent out. " That's slums. You're advocating for dangerous, often life threatening slums.

[@mugumyapaultheafricannomad9488]

@@serebii666 i have been to dozens of slums in at least 10 countries in Africa, I would choose slums any day over homelessness. And yes, slums are always safe, they have local government management, they have law enforcement and police... There few unsafe slums where a poor working person wouldn't feel safe. There usual problems of course that come from many people living together with limited infrastructure like garbage collection or piped water..but Still better than homelessness and unaffordable housing.. I don't advocate for slums, I'm rather in support of any solutions against homelessness and unaffordable housing.

[@serebii666]

@@mugumyapaultheafricannomad9488 "they have law enforcement and police" Tell that to the notorious favelas of Rio de Janeiro. You are nothing but delusional. "limited infrastructure like garbage collection or piped water." """limited"""" Try non-existent. You really are trying your hardest to idealize slums aren't you? "any solutions against homelessness and unaffordable housing." Slums are not one such solution.

[@TheAdamAdy]

​@@serebii666Slum is better than nothing lol

[@fredsimmons2793]

Praise to DW News for their work on this issue.Gods strength to these woman in this situation and to the producers of this documentary.

[@SolMuun]

Homelessness is punishment for not being able to help rich people get richer.

[@higreentj]

We should be building millions of homes globally using hempcrete, bamboo, and wood to stop climate change. Shelter, electricity, food, and water are essentials so they should be affordable.

[@___beyondhorizon4664]

Containers homes with improve modification. We human can go to the moon, affordable housing should be accessible

[@weldinggirl]

Wont EVER happen, there is way to much greed and evil in this world, ppl need Jesus or someone or something in their lives

[@lorebrown5307]

With organic gardens and food forests

[@GaganSingh-nx2yv]

​​@@weldinggirl I m for Jesus if he is building house for homeless people on eath.

[@higreentj]

Greenhouses built on the south or north side of the homes with thermal blankets and large diameter underground pipes would make heat pumps highly efficient, and with the superior insulation and breathability of hempcrete the cost of heating and cooling these homes will be significantly reduced.

[@patricialongo5870]

My daughter was raging, violent, I called 911. Homeless that day, I'm thrown out and never allowed to contact family again. Now my town is out to jail me for being homeless. That's greatness. Great country.

[@reader1236]

I'm sorry, Patricia, that's terrible. Who threw you out? Why?

[@tahliamobile]

Actually, it's women over 45 and mostly single mothers who are becoming homeless.

[@MissVonDerBishh]

This hidden gem of a comment is very true!!!!!!

[@ralphneuburger]

It can happen to everyone, male or female. Agree that woman are in a more venerable position.

[@JeffSokol604]

Can you cite me where there are more homeless women than men? I find it hard to believe.

[@usernextuser5385]

80% of homeless are men. Women 90% (men 10%) with children get government housing. Most of the emerging homeless women are older single women who could not afford to buy a house and as they get older do not earn as much or loose their job and can no longer rent. This is an example of why we need a strong family support. Lack of family or Family breakdown plunges people into poverty and homelessness.

[@matthewjames1114]

@@JeffSokol604 There's not more homeless women, it's just that their number is increasing more in percentage terms. Typical trick by modern media to ignore men

[@LuciaBeans]

Having a basic home to provide safety and shelter should be considered a human right.

[@deborahcurtis1385]

It is a human right but it's not taken seriously.

[@maryfrancesbeckerhaggerty5353]

Im 57. My daughter died almost two years ago. My family thought it would be a good idea get her 12 day old baby who has health issues. I loved my granddaughter before she was born. However, I knew that the best thing would of been to adopt her out to a younger couple who badly wanted a baby. I have been a single parent all of my adult life and worked two jobs and struggled. I thought all that stress anger and guilt would be over. Everyone who wanted US to take the baby have no time for her. My mom is 80. I do not know how Im going to get through this again. My biggest fear is being homeless and now in addition to this fear - losing my granddaughter because at some point I will be unable to provide. Everything is so expensive. I feel myself dying thinking of what Im in for and what she is in for. I live in USA

[@milkdreams.never.fadeaway]

I am sorry for everything you're going through. If it's possible in anyway, reach out for help. Don't give up

[@shantavanee]

🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@maryfrancesbeckerhaggerty5353]

@@milkdreams.never.fadeaway ty so much

[@ashareeves7282]

Governments main responsibility is safety, health and shelter of its citizens. It fails miserably. Too much money for bureaucracy and unnecessary endeavours

[@AcidOllie]

I've been homeless in the past and there's nothing quite like the fear and terror of the threat of homelessness, it's indescribable. I am in a similar position to Linda, the 71 year old British woman. You just have to accept that life doesn't always turn out the way you thought it would. I'm in stable accommodation now and the relief and lack of stress in my life now is something worth keeping hold of. I am happy about that. I'm still living in poverty but I can work on everything else in time. Good luck to all those featured in the documentary and well done DW for another great one.

[@skumsters2323]

Everyone is 2 steps away from being homeless, Dont matter from what paste of life you are. What you need then is no judgement but help. I 've been there and I was so lucky with my friends, I wish this for everyone. love

[@anaisdefleur2070]

Heartbreaking. Sending lots of love to all these wonderful Women ❤

[@ponzitizen]

Next do one on why there is a push for high migration in these countries that already have a housing shortage...

[@sammiesmith6690]

They produce more children for more taxes & new voting 🗳️ bloc.

[@acooksla]

How sad, her mom hated her children, how terribly sad

[@islandhopper100]

famous last words...don't worry about the money....NEVER TAKE YOUR FINANCES FOR GRANTED. Home ownership does not lead to a better life. Saving and investing long term creates wealth.

[@akpl4210]

Says who?! Wallstreet portfolio manager!?

[@brianbeecher3084]

@@akpl4210there is much pressure for folks to become homeowners. But do the fully realize the huge level of responsibility that comes with that? Some people aren’t cut out for all that, and I am one of them.

[@corvus2512]

@@akpl4210 I was about to say… what is this guy talking about about? I’m lucky enough to own my own home and ever since my monthly expenses have been a few hundred bucks a month MAX (to be fair I live quite cheaply, water, power, internet and car insurance is basically all I pay for). If I didn’t own my home and had to pay a mortgage I wouldn’t have a penny left. Dudes either pushing something or doesn’t know what he’s talking about.

[@juyotoken4639]

@islandhopper100 absolutely agree. I lived years with a wealthy partner that owned a house and told me not to worry about the money. Until the day he kicked me out because he found another one. . Never trusted anyone but myself since that day, earning my money, saving it and never telling anybody how much I really have .

[@anonmouse15]

I can't live in my stock portfolio.

[@twalatka]

I lived in my Jeep and then a storage unit for 3 yrs. I did nothing wrong, went home to take care of my Mom and lost everything. My husband, Mom, Brother, dog, home.

[@athulabar1]

To be honest, tears came to my eyes while watching this video clip because I thought we live in such an unfair world! Furthermore, if this is the reality in rich countries, what about poor or peripheral nations? In this world, billions of money are spent on wars and related issues, but how many people in the same world live without houses and doors as well as a slice of bread?

[@TheAlchemistZero1]

Civilization has entered late-stage capitalism. Capitalism is an insatiable hunger, one which is inherently incapable of expressing the concept of "enough" - it's a system that must chronically engorge (without pause). Poverty is the mother of necessity; the comfort of the rich, depends upon an abundant supply of the poor. the Alchemist -Ø1

[@ey67]

In America as clemenceau said. We went from empire to barbarism without civilization in the middle. I'm 74. Seen it here my entire life. Every year worse than the last since saint Ronny reagan'.

[@TheAlchemistZero1]

@@ey67 America is a DINO: democracy in name only. Electoral college: someone else votes. Lobbying: sanctioned bribery (from nearly any source). Filibuster: pout until you win.

[@TheAlchemistZero1]

@@ey67 America is a DINO: democracy in name only. Electoral college: someone else votes. Lobbying: sanctioned bribery (from nearly any source). Filibuster: pout until you win.

[@TheAlchemistZero1]

@@ey67 America is a DINO: democracy in name only. Electoral college: someone else votes. Lobbying: sanctioned bribery (from nearly any source). Filibuster: pout until you win.

[@TheAlchemistZero1]

@@ey67 America is a DINO: democracy in name only. Electoral college: someone else votes. Lobbying: sanctioned bribery (from nearly any source). Filibuster: pout until you win.

[@vickioneal1401]

I was homeless for a year and a half I got myself out of it no help from anyone especially the government! It's not easy and very scary especially when you try to sleep that was the worst

[@NewAc-gl3wj]

How did you get out of homelessness? Where did you sleep when you were homeless?

[@agussugiharto5953]

After watch this documentary, i feel that i need to be more gratetul with a house that i have. Even it was just a simple old wood & bamboo house of my parent in village.

[@desdicadoric]

It’s interesting that the same things are happening in every western country at the same time. Once you realise it’s all deliberate it makes more sense

[@andreabontempo643]

Totally

[@sabine8419]

Only a minority of people are truly wealthy in the wealthy West.

[@Man.Well93]

Funny how the more left you go with that logic, the more poor most people get. I wonder what it... could it be... Socialism the opiate of the masses? No way!

[@user-rl7mt4gh3o]

west shouldn’t be a wealthy nation it creates segregation

[@mohamedhasan318]

West is bankrupt, western countries on debts, it's a demonic countries, such a machine to destroying people keeping them away from God, and they not only ruin people inside now they want to spread it everywhere in the world, we are the people of God that's why they called us terrorists, We stand for God and they stand for greed and lust

[@Mikexception]

The law and economic system became perfectly efficient to serve those who are connected with that system It means prefectly uses all those not connected. Just as in socialists countries.

[@kendallstark4302]

Linda's story was particularly sad to me, especially her mother hating her and her younger brother. My thoughts automatically went to the idea of her mother probably being forced into motherhood because that's what women were "supposed to do".

[@omyhaby1912]

Or maybe she did some stupid thing to her Mother When she was Young And Fresh....

[@juliemiller2523]

YES THAT STORY REALLY CAUGHT MY ATTENTION.. WHAT KIND OF MOM LEAVES HER HOUSE TO THE NEIGBOR INSTEAD OF HER OWN 2 KIDS-- SHAME ON HER

[@Spacemonkeymojo]

She said she arrived in Australia when she was 16. I wonder if she visited her mum often or went back, if your children left you like that maybe you would feel like you've been abandoned.

[@JT-qr8lt]

There is another side of the coin we don’t know. No one should think they are entitled to inheritance. Australia is a long way from U.K. I wonder if she helped her mum at all before she died.

[@mohamedhasan318]

100% she was arrogant to her mom, arrogant to her husband, and arrogant to God, of course she never pray to allah, and she was following her own feminist dreams

[@sharongillesp]

Instead of building these tiny, tiny houses that soon become claustrophobic, they need to construct facilities (similar to mobil homes) where you can rent space by the day, and other sections to rent by the week or the month. Providing water, internet, showers, garbage disposal, laundry, etc for people (students as well) who want/need to live out of vans or cars.

[@vivalaleta]

Any rent is instant instability. And tiny houses aren't claustrophobic to us who reside within them.

[@Kim-dk9nk]

Growing up and still in a third world country, I always thought Australia, UK, America etc don’t have our problems and you do 😢😢😢

[@tahliamobile]

Western countries have worse problems than "third world" countries because they have rejected social needs. Communities have been broken. People only help themselves. There is no wider support system or extended family.

[@SalmaCarolla]

Their problems are much extreme than in Africa. Imagine living in a caravan in winter?! No heat.. I thank Allah for everything I have and at least we don't have winter

[@freespiritable]

The world is evening out, it's almost the same everywhere.

[@freespiritable]

​@@SalmaCarolla Africa has extreme heat which is worse.

[@Kim-dk9nk]

@@freespiritable we had the worst heat this summer than forever I can remember, no one was coping especially the animals

[@mandybradley3079]

What a brave woman who lives in a van. God bless her. 😊

[@livinglifelight1761]

This is such a brilliant documentary. Seeing the women go through these hardships is very sad and my heart goes to them. More representation of women and documentaries focused on women!! Thank you Margot Robbie for being at the forefront

[@erikc8284]

100% hypocrisy

[@spiritedaway99]

ppl think that all homeless ppl chose such a lifestyle cause they are on drugs and forget abt stupid rent or living with abusive families that leads to no choice other than living in the streets, nd then the government abuse them by providing drugs for free,for them its a way to ease the cold nd hunger pain, if only government facilitated safe shelters,may God be with the needy nd protect them🙏🏻

[@TheVitamin421]

How sad Linda said that her mom hated her and her brother... that is heartbreaking. I don't understand how a mother hates her children.

[@user-np9rs8cl1r]

So beautiful documentary, as a single woman myself appreciate the reality this brings.

[@JayaBeees10]

The ladies who live in a van have far better lives than those who are homeless in the USA.

[@deborahcurtis1385]

You have no idea. The weather conditions in Australia are extreme a van is a tin can it heats up unbearably and conducts the cold.

[@adabsurdum3314]

Yeah I've lived in a car. It's depressing asf

[@elena2125]

So now it's better or ok just because some homeless live in van while others on the street? Is this what is come to now, your far better off and consider your self lucky because you a have a van or a car as a home and not the streets.

[@debbietodd8547]

In Canada you get harassed by the law if you sleep/live in your van, it's against the law and that needs to change. You can be lucky to fly under the radar for a while but you are not allowed to park on the street or in a park or the cops will come knocking. With housing the cost it is this needs to change and fast.

[@milkdreams.never.fadeaway]

True

[@jordanacosta2936]

I feel so saddened. If only I'm the richest guy on Earth, I would have provided shelter to homeless people. Nonetheless, keep on fighting in life; Don't stop.

[@lynzimoore4010]

I love Margaret and her van. Such a great lady with a great attitude. Good on her.....

[@TM-li7bl]

I’m a 64 yr old woman was married to a big fish kinda guy too but the best thing happened to me was he cheated on me. Not only cheated but left me broke and we had three kids! Long story short, the worst time of my life woke me up to build myself as an independent smart person! Ready to retire soon very comfortably!!! Stop feeling sorry for yourself bc it does not get you anywhere!!

[@fionanicholson1995]

Well said

[@cheweperro]

Poverty is a policy choice.

[@dunjaausmosbach4898]

poverty is also: wrong individual live decisions. Every woman of the film made some.

[@emilyfeagin2673]

@dunjaausmosbach4898 Actually, you have that bassakwards Wealthy women make poor choices too. But because of their wealth, they don’t suffer the ill effects If you are working class or below every choice you make is “ wrong “

[@dunjaausmosbach4898]

@@emilyfeagin2673 No, I am working class too. In my life I always had my finances in mind too (amongst other things). If you had other priorities, I am sorry.

[@renekuipers4563]

Yes i never work in my live .Have a nice app .healthcare an money.

[@mugumyapaultheafricannomad9488]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="1500">25:00</a> that woman talking about her mother who died and she made sure herself and her brother get nothing.. and she left the house to the neighbors instead.... The way mom didn't like her children... That right there is one reason I think that most of the people should never have kids. There's simply way too many parents who became parents against their own interest but because of society pressure...

[@UCiWrMgES50tlUhV3l6NqjNA]

that sounds insane, how would you become a parent based on society pressure?

[@marilenaganea6578]

​@@UCiWrMgES50tlUhV3l6NqjNA loads of women are asked for 2 decades when they will produce a grandson or granddaughter. I received this kind of question/pressure from my family, even from the extended family, since my early 20's to my early 40's and the last 5 years because they drove me mad my answer was "when I'll be a millionaire, you want to chip in?" Eventually my family stopped asking and shaming me for refusing to bring a child into this world.

[@kiharawaweru30]

Everybody should earn their keep and not depend on inheritance

[@marilenaganea6578]

@@kiharawaweru30 and when we won't be able to earn our keep what should we do? Will you provide us with a overdose of morphine? Thank you for your generosity

[@gerryhouska2859]

They must've been really terrible children for their mother to do this.

[@kristinab1078]

This is about political policy. Australia is admitting a record number of immigrants at a time where there is a significant shortage of housing for their own, tax-paying citizens. Immediately upon entering every immigrant needs a roof over their heads. Of course this exacerbates the housing issues!! The government is not listening to the will of the people that they are supposed to represent and have their own agenda.

[@leob4645]

I wonder where does corporate greed fit in all of these?

[@TheAdamAdy]

No one forces you to buy from corporate. Where do you think they get the profits? From their customers.

[@ey67]

When it is overthrowed.

[@emilio1969]

I really wonder why white people talks a lot about being homeless and yet does not move their asses to work hard at any work to keep themselves from being homeless. When we arrived in Australia from Vietnam in the 1970's we only had the clothes in our backs and were penniless. We did not speak a word of English except for my father who worked as a translator for the Americans during the war. Now I am an engineer with doctorate degree, my sister a doctor (surgeon) and our youngest is a solicitor and owner of 8 houses for lease. We each have our own houses with no mortagage to pay. My parents worked 2 jobs everyday, 16 hours a day to support us. Now my parents has 10 houses for lease and condo units in 3 countries in Asia. If we can do it, why on earth you guys can not do it? Is it because you guys are very picky in work you do? It is because you guys give up so easily? Is it you guys are lazy and expect the government to provide and do everything for you, except may be to wipe your buttoms?

[@Almneur]

Corporate greed is good for it's employees. Get a job with a large coporation and you won't mind the greed because they will provide you with good wages and benefits.

[@deborahcurtis1385]

@@Almneur What an excellent fairy story.

[@santos8578]

Growing up I always thought of the homeless as alcoholics drug addicted or mentally ill. Later in life I realized it can be more then that. I try never to judge anyone. For I believe in love, and hope for the best for everyone. Bless everyone that is going through this.

[@johnnysteradactyl558]

You wouldn't attribute homelessness to socio economic status?

[@AleksandarT10]

Money for Ukraine and Israel and no money to end homelessness. What a world

[@TheOriginalDanEdwards]

You're exploiting the existence of the homeless for your own (rather mindless) crusade against Ukraine.

[@MargaretCampbell583]

@@TheOriginalDanEdwardsCrap

[@frenchgirl75000]

Incompréhensible et honteux de ne pas utiliser l'argent pour ses proches citoyens en détresse.

[@___beyondhorizon4664]

In the name of regional stability, ideology

[@akpl4210]

Karma, Palestinians been suffering for over 70 years already!! and Karma is eventually is going to strike, this is just the beginning!!

[@mck5549]

It’s better that Australia is safe so women can sleep in cars. In some countries it’s so unsafe for women. ... one of the ladies spoke about emotional strength to move. No one knows how difficult that is more than me having moved over 12 times in 25 years

[@julieweiner1623]

Billionaires and investors should not exist period

[@michaelbee8263]

We’re not communist here. What you’re saying has a lot more downsides than upsides

[@kortni_animations]

​@@michaelbee8263 lol no.

[@monkeyeye9862]

Sad to say human being are the only creatures who can be homeless

[@williebrinson4699]

Ever heard of the lone wolf, or young male lions many of which engage in homosexual activity.

[@monkeyeye9862]

@@williebrinson4699 sorry forgot to mention etc 😂

[@paillette2010]

America says “hold my beer” because we’ve, sadly let the investment class turn housing into Apple Music: you can never own. From VRBO to swaths of rentals they aren’t the biggest problem, but they are driving many people out of the market.

[@TomTom-xp2jb]

Exactly and I think it's going to get much worse as the government doesn't have the will or the incentive to change anything anytime soon. This latest budget in Canada is just bandages. Nothing in it that's going to do much to change this downward spiral we find ourselves on.

[@Favorite-catNip]

Yuppers it's actually DELUSIONAL* saying there property values exploded and they demand blah blah or higher rents. One day....they cannot raise the rent bc absolutely no one can afford it 😂😡

[@tdarons]

Same here in Australia

[@brhc0087]

Very touching and eye opening! Thank you!

[@rockyyams]

People don't really love eachother as they claim. Capitalism is simply accepting our own greedy nature. Competition is beneficial but we can do that without being greedy

[@deborahcurtis1385]

There is a role for government but people voted for low taxes and small government and this is the result.

[@lwacc]

For those old women who gave up everything to raise their family, it is the responsibilities of their children to take care of their aged parents, to repay them for the sacrifices they have made. They shouldn't be the burden of society!!

[@generalin4062]

No! Everyone is responsible for themselves! Adults choose to have children, we need to start learning to be independent and don't give up our future to any partner or children. If you can't afford it, financially, mentally, physically people should think twice before having kids and family.

[@amandah1875]

Western thinking.

[@fayadbozan3321]

Unlike the Arabs, the father and mother live with their children until they die. We do not have family disintegration

[@luciaperdue5687]

​@@fayadbozan3321 Not just Asian families Many families in United State's , Europe take care of their parent's.

[@Tribuneoftheplebs]

Seems like they are career women without family and children

[@eksbocks9438]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="867">14:27</a> There's a city in my area that also did this. The old factories closed down. And they converted them into apartments. (Combined with the dense houses that were already in the surrounding area) On paper, they have the lowest rate of homelessness in my state. But they were the only ones who did a project like this.

[@yesmum2]

This is scary and in sandiego they did a piece on homelessness and 30 percent are senior citizens. Planning is great but whag if it’s short cut? And what happens when you can’t get around anymore. The lady saying her kids were busy with their own life. My kids would never let me live in my vehicle. There is more to this story, there has to be. It’s all so sad

[@wintersnowowen2254]

Come to London you can basically only buy a home here if you are receiving inheritance. I try to save £500 a month towards this but it’s essentially a waste of time.

[@marknewton6984]

No snow in Florida.

[@___beyondhorizon4664]

In California there are few programs which support the poor but not enough. Job search help, Cal fresh, WICK, medical Medicare etc The rich thinks homeless is a crime, any solutions are face with NOT IN MY BACKYARD!

[@kristinab1078]

HOW can this even be a genuine discussion without mentioning the record number of immigrants that are being admitted into Australia?? Not enough homes for their own tax-paying citizens and yet admitting more! This is due to political policies by those in government who are not representing their own citizens. Everyone needs to ask how their politicians are benefiting from these policies (multi property owners). The fact that immigration continues at such high numbers despite the disapproval of a majority of Australians is a clear indicator they have their own agenda.

[@trishdelacour8746]

Your building laws make it almost impossible to be able to build your own house in Australia, being forced to employ licenced tradespeople for things you could do yourself makes it hugely expensive. Here in S.A. my husband and I built our huge house out of second hand building material with our own bare hands. It cost us next to nothing. It seems rediculous to me that you cannot build what you please for yourself but have to rely on government and big developers for housing. If people were given more freedom you would have less of a problem.

[@chelseagirl278]

exactly the SAME issue in Canada. it is disgusting!

[@Robert-cu9bm]

​@@trishdelacour8746 The same people complaining about houses now are the same ones that moaned about not having enough regulation and the gov should do something. They asked for it and now they're winging.

[@andreabontempo643]

It's all by design

[@chelseagirl278]

exactly WEF

[@miriamzajfman4305]

In 2021 The World Economic Forum reported 150 million people were homeless worldwide . ( there is even more today )

[@trishdelacour8746]

Yes and at least in Australia there are still jobs, and help and poverty is way less than most countries in the world. Real homelessness and helplessness looks nothing like this!

[@miriamzajfman4305]

@@trishdelacour8746 You are right in Canada we have similar situation .( In many cases the homeless people struggle with mental sickness ). Our government is helping them financially , building low income houses , providing Medicare. P.S. I did see real poverty it's much uglier

[@trishdelacour8746]

@@miriamzajfman4305 thank you for seeing that, as a South African we see horrific poverty all around us that most westerners can hardly imagine. It kind of puts things in a different perspective.

[@miriamzajfman4305]

@@trishdelacour8746 People here are often spoiled they do have help The truly poor people do not have any help

[@dougtheviking6503]

They don't care ! Let's concentrate on climate change and Trans peoples rights .

[@raff5604]

Absolutely heartbreaking. I see homelessness all over my city of Toronto Canada and I feel helpless and ashamed that this is what we as a society are allowing. Our governments are allowing corporations to destroy the middle class as they allow PROFIT over standard of living. 40 years ago a janitor at my school had a home, wife that did not work three kids and a car. With one salary he lived and retired very well. Today people like myself that make over 100K per year can't afford to buy or rent a home. When will the talking turn into action??? Never as long as greed runs the worlds economic engine.

[@deborahcurtis1385]

The middle class is being destroyed, and it's pushing down the lower classes. Just look at the lines of people waiting to see rentals, they are all dual income and earning high salaries and it's still not enough.

[@sajithjames4692]

I'm in a suburb (& not even in city) where you can't really busy a house if can't get access close to 1Mil. But I do not see wages increasing to help with the situation. There's always an auction, and keeps pushing the prices

[@tdarons]

Also I live in Housing Commission here in Brisbane. The suburb I live in is gentrifying! Old postwar cottages on large blocks that were either former “housing commission” or privately owned are sold to developers and bulldozed (destroying ancient beautiful trees, which is another rape of the land imo!) then modern mausoleums with no character that are soulless, that echo from within, having been made by besser bricks are built then sold within 3 years as investment properties. It’s just so ghastly, crass and evil and the absolute worst is the housing commission stock being sold off in this way to support the wealthy while thousands are homeless. I am staying in my home as long as I can. Partially out of defiance as I do not want to see the trees on the land I reside on utterly destroyed. I have worked hard to maintain the garden and landscape here.

[@jenhayes7189]

The woman with the van... can't her kids help her? She's says they're living their own life but how can they let their mother live in a van ? My kids wouldn't and i wouldn't let my own mother. Strange relationships

[@einat1622]

Most characters are not relatable, one is even a trans woman- not a woman. There are a lot of questions, not just the woman with the van and kids. Rama is the only relatable one

[@deborahcurtis1385]

For goodness sake, do you imagine everyone is well off here? No doubt they're struggling and if they're renting, which is more than likely, would be unable to take her in. Lease agreements don't all variations to take your mum in even if you really want to. If they have children this is even more difficult. Had they homes of their own they could no doubt take her in IF they had the room. The fact that you judge them by your own standards without the curiosity to think about why peoples situations exist, and what they comprise of without making assumptions, let alone and why she would make light of it so as to not burden them, is best left to you. But I encourage you to have more curiosity. The rush to judgement is just scary.

[@einat1622]

@@deborahcurtis1385 You literally don't know their housing condition, family size, or lease clusters. There are a few pieces of information that were left out, answers to questions coming up- and I wonder why.

[@deborahcurtis1385]

@@einat1622 You are making my point. I live in Australia and know what standard lease conditions are. I am pointing out what we don't know here so people should stop assuming that her family doesn't want to support her. It's entirely possible that they cannot. Try to understand what I'm saying here. The reason why they don't go into all the details for everyone is because they have limited time. They expect people will not make automatically harsh assumptions like others are in here. It's appalling really. People are looking for ways to not empathise and they're judging away like mad, and making assumptions that are harsh. This is because it's far easier for them that way. I have tried to get you to see what you're doing. Judge away!

[@einat1622]

@@deborahcurtis1385 And why shouldn't I make that assumption? The leases in many other countries are not limited like that. Also, you claim a standard lease in Australia is like that- but you don't know what they have and would you go further to find a non standard one to you homeless mother?