Homelessness charity Dignity is housing those under 24 with people over 55 in an effort to break down barriers and encourage a sense of community.
“I didn’t have a lot of time dealing with older people”, says Molly, who comes from a background of drugs and violence.“They've all come from a place of trauma or crisis that has led to the homelessness,” says Dignity’s founder and chief executive Suzanne Hopman.“The young people may have had experiences with the older generation that haven’t been positive, and may be apprehensive about talking to older people. This community breaks down those barriers.
Each resident also has a case manager to guide him or her through aspects of past trauma - a specialist in mental health, domestic violence, Indigenous issues, men’s health, or homelessness itself - as well as support workers on-site. Youth homelessness researcher, associate professor David Mackenzie of the University of South Australia, says he is cautiously optimistic based on the special support provided.
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