Melbourne homeless #7 - Craig

Interview conducted October 2021.
"That's what I used to think when I first became homeless, I thought 'oh, there must be a free homeless shelter'. But there's no such thing."
"Without a roof over your head nothing else works."

[@Jazzjasey]

The important issue here is the system is sexist... If he was a female being attacked by a male partner SHE WOULD GET SOCIAL HOUSING

[@poetofthestreets]

Craig is a mate of mine, he’s a beautiful soul, a good friend who loves books. I have a video about him too, and he’s in my book.

[@jimschembri1279]

He is a lovely bloke and a qualified barista. Would love a link to your video and/or book.

[@eksnay]

Ive given this man money before he helped me out with places to see good man he is

[@ChrisCre8tor]

so sad. I use to judge homeless people now i give them as much money as i can afford when i see them laying in the streets

[@jimschembri1279]

Or get them some food. I find they appreciate that immediately. Thank you for the comment.

[@bruce4130]

Down in his luck! Deserves better!

[@tinasmith7630]

Kind man. Very bright. Hpe he stays safe, n he deserves so much more!!! Family not helpin him is so injust. God sees, n cares, much aroha n 🙏 4 u bro!

[@jimschembri1279]

Sadly, family abandonment is a common theme among the homeless.

[@UnheardVoicesMelbourne]

Rrr Good Old Craig, I've used with him in the past! ❤

[@cherylschalks1486]

Yeah I know him from begging and going into shops asking for food

[@lindamac2]

Hi Jim, great uploads, I'm located in Sydney. Can you reply I maybe able to help

[@nikolaibarbarich7887]

its turtle! hes a nice bloke

[@derek5168]

Consistent housing is the base for getting your life back together like Craig says the private rental market is unpredictable social housing is not just good for the homeless it's good for society once someone has the long term security of a home all the other positive things fall into place like a steady job and the base of a community that you can merge into

[@gladiammgtow4092]

Never move for a girl dude. - MGTOW.

[@davechristian7543]

2:05 Has he thought about using his DSS payment to pay fior the shelter/room or doesn't he get one 'i mean its not like the US where many ppl dont 'most Aussie do get Centrelink n if 'he doesn't' it makes u wonder why.

[@poetofthestreets]

hard to get centrelink without a fixed address to live in…

[@RE-pn5yq]

Do they get Govt benefits?

[@The_Land_Of_Farts]

Yes Centrelink, it's at least $700 a fortnight.

[@poetofthestreets]

Craig does not get centrelink benefits.

[@Stuckinthen9neties]

​@@poetofthestreetslet him use your address if you have one.

[@Jazzjasey]

Yes everyone does... Unless you don't want to or can't be bothered

[@kevinkirkland4577]

​@Jazzjasey not true if you don't have a fixed address to get your dole form posted to, you can't get the dole

[@zdd22fixes47]

😂😂Sale! 😂😂😂 yup, it's in the water....