Sleeping on the street is dangerous and creates a host of health issues. Rough sleepers commonly suffer from untreated mental health issues, injuries, skin infections, poor foot and mouth care, and blood-borne viruses.
In winter it’s especially hard to keep on top of even the most minor of ailments, which can become serious problems, let alone coping with a chronic illness.
As numbers of homeless people swell, and winter closes in, this project will provide vital funding for three lifesaving health projects - Night Nurses (Melbourne), Homeless Healthcare (Perth) and Street Med (Sydney) – who hit the streets each night to care for the most vulnerable in our community.