When Danny met a man who was considering skipping a medical appointment because he 'stunk to high hell', he knew he had to do something to help.
abc.net.au/news/daylesford-neighbourhood-centre-opens-free-shower-laundry/102222884If you've had your power cut off at home because you can't afford to pay your electricity bills, or if you don't have a home, where do you shower and wash your clothes?
Hepburn Shire Council facilitated meetings and provided money, along with other organisations, to raise $18,000 to fund the development. They can also have a hot drink and a social chat at the neighbourhood centre, or a conversation with staff about other services that could help them. "We have a gentleman using the facility who has had his power cut off because he can no longer afford his power bills," Mr Liversidge says.Jeremey Gunning now works as a
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