MLCF defines homelessness according to the current Australian Bureau of Statistics definition (ABS Definition of Homelessness): When a person does not have suitable accommodation alternatives they are considered homeless if their current living arrangement: is in a dwelling that is inadequate; or has no tenure, or if their initial tenure is short and not extendable; […]
Fundraising Garage Sale
Mama Lana’s Community Foundation Fundraiser to help us continue to feed and support our local homeless and disadvantaged. Saturday 8th November • 9am till 4pm MELROSE HALL 169 Great Western Hwy, Emu Plains Pre-Loved Treasure • Vintage FM Live Coffee Guru • Flash Me Photo Booth Sausage Sizzle • Jumping Castle . Mr J’s Famous […]
Penrith Homelessness Summit
On September 4, 2014 the MLCF team attended the Penrith Homelessness Summit at the Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre. Several organisations and agencies from across Greater Penrith and the Blue Mountains attended to discuss our immediate issues and long term goals in assisting our homeless and at risk community. Also in attendance were Mayor and […]
We See You
Lonely. Isolated. Sad. Depressed. Fearful. Exhausted. Futureless. These are some of the feelings our homeless and at-risk community identifies with. Some people have been on the streets a few weeks or months, others several years, some most of their lives. Some are teetering on the brink of ending up on the street. Overwhelmingly, the most […]
