I am fortunate to have a home in rural Australia and I also have a small unit. I have a lady tenant who is 70ish and on pension and recently diagnosed with cancer . In the last year rents have gone up (I have decided not to put it up) and my accountant said I should sell the unit to pay off my house but I have decided I want to look after my tenant as she is an older lady and has cancer and has not had an easy life. If I sold it, someone may make her move out. So I keep the unit And told her she has the place for as long as she wants and I won’t put up rent any more. This felt really good to me. I am forgoing some income from higher rent but the feeling of being able to help someone be safe and secure far surpasses that. I have suffered mental health And so I understand the fact that things can be challenging for people Anyway - for anyone out there who can afford to be a “custodian” for someone by keeping your investment property rent reasonable or whatever, it’s a nice feeling and one of the things I’m proud of in my life. So I would encourage anyone else who can help others in this way to do it.
@mariannegraham5438 I did a similar thing for several years, until the city levied taxes became financially unsustainable & broke me! So, I had to sell, but only sold with the specific stipulation that the new owner does not evict the elder lady; in fact there is a law in my state that new owners must honor existing leases. So, maybe look into that. Good luck
@@DrJoySmithMaxwell thanks. Yes she is on a lease for another year but I want her to be able to stay there until she wants to which could be 10 years. I guess I could put in a 10 year lease. But I’m ok - I’m doing ok so happy to just keep things as they are for the moment but thanks for your thoughts. I guess I more made the comment as there are many very wealthy people with investment properties so just throwing the idea out there. It’s only helping one person/family - but if everyone did it , that’s a lot. But each to their own of course.
Before people start judging the people in this video, be kind. Homelessness can happen to any of us at any time. A major illness, a catastrophic fire or flood, job losses, domestic abuse, or financial bad luck can render us in the same situation. Everyone doesn't have a safety net of family, resources, economic stability, financial means, or mental capabilities to bounce back. Be kind.
When you see someone being so brave, it sickens me how many brutes there are out there ready to destroy them; the hell women try to avoid or endure. 🌱🙏🧡
It really can. Lost a job back in 2015 and had three months' expenses saved up. Never thought it would take me longer than that to find a job but I found myself living out of my car very quickly
@jarodarmstrong509 How are you doing now? I hope that you have bounced back. While I was never homeless, I struggled after graduating from college. But I had several safety nets. I had family, an ex-boyfriend, and the desire to work ANY job despite being an honor graduate at the top of my class. But the struggle was real, depressing, and demoralizing. I was also dealing with some personal issues with family and a current boyfriend. I was never into self-harm, but I was an angry person. I struggled very hard to keep my emotions in check. Please let me know how you are doing. At the very least, I can keep you in prayer. I am a believer, and my faith has worked for me. Wishing you the very best❤️🤗🙏🏽!!
I'm a 51-year-old American woman in Kentucky, I am not homeless but, I have been very close to it for most of my life. It is my greatest fear and is on my mind all the time. Much love to you all xoxox
Don't be so fearful of it . If you have a decent sized car, and a mobile phone, it is no where near as bad or scary as people hype it up to be . I spend CoVid homeless in my statesman. Back seat as my bed . Had it all padded up and cocooned . Used a portable fridge for supplies . Mobile phone for TV. And used discreet parking circle bays by the coast . It requires thrifty and shrewdness with money. I used public showers. And did it for six months . In the statesman, and I did not dislike it. Then it happened again two years later . Different car, I converted my hatch back and again padded it all out . Supplies from supermarket. Coastline quiet spots . Mobile phone as TV . I would spend two nights and move on to somewhere else . Because it happened during CoVid no one, no one was around . And again, I managed . You've gotta have your wits about you . You are just like me. Middle aged, smart, and WOMAN. So don't be overly fearful if it happens . Hope it doesn't, but IF it does, view it, view it as a holiday . That's what I did and it helped me psychologically to cope, and get through BOTH six months stints, in my car . The waves at night, was heavenly. Best wishes to you.
As an African Man who is living in Kenya - I am beyond words to see these women (Over 50) close to my Mom's age, struggling to find a place to live as their own homes. Here in Africa, we may not have such wealthy governments, but the social setting, especially from my Somali community, would never allow an over 50 Year Woman to live in a car. Somehow, even if it is the children of her Brother/Sister assuming she never had kids, would come up with something to shelter her. Just like I wouldn't wanna see my Mama living alone in a car, I am praying for these special Mamas who are not giving up but pressing in tears. Literally in tears as I pen this piece. Hopefully, their stories will be heard, and the Australian government will come up with an amicable plan. Capitalism might also be a contributing factor. It is seriously absurd to hear a mother say, "My children are busy with their lives."
You would be surprised to know that African-born people are throwing their mothers/aunts out of the house for no reason in Europe. And so, some African grand mothers end up homeless in totally foreign and alien countries.
Its such a relief to FINALLY see representation in a documentary. To the 71 year old woman who's mother hated her, i feel her story so much. I wish i could hug her. ❤ Im a 47 year old woman in Canada. I've been insecurely housed and homeless most of my life. I'm estranged from my entire family, and have moved over 60 times. I havent celebrated holidays for many years. There is no security. There is no care on the part of our governments. I live in a room right now, and enrolled in college to become a social worker/educator to try to address these problems through policy. Things need to change.
Wow i am 34 and resonate with you SO MUCH. Moved 77 times been to 32 funerals and have no family left. Have a few friends who are gold. USA here and im glad to see this is a world problem. Canada Australia Brazil USA all the same problem.
Homelessness scars you in a way nothing else does. It kills your soul. You realize that you don't live in a society & are just collateral damage. It scars you forever & ever. You're never the same.
It lit a fire under my ass that never extinguished. The memories of sleeping in cemeteries and behind garbage dumpsters keeps me pushing and pushing forward.
@@jarodarmstrong509me too. Whenever I want to buy anything I always think how long I have to work for this money, how many meals it could buy etc. And I am attracted to these types of documentary just to instill the fear of God in me😢
@@brianbeecher3084 wtf? Ok this is a conversation I’m not qualified for. You need to speak with a psychiatrist about why you think homeless people belong in jail. Jesus wept. You are displaying a serious lack of empathy which is the main symptom of psychopathy. This is serious you need to seek help.
@@brianbeecher3084 wtf? Ok this is a conversation I’m not qualified for. You need to speak with a psychiatrist about why you think homeless people belong in jail. Jesus wept. You are displaying a serious lack of empathy which is the main symptom of psychopathy. This is serious you need to seek help.
@@brianbeecher3084 wtf? Ok this is a conversation I’m not qualified for. You need to speak with a psychiatrist about why you think homeless people belong in jail. Jesus wept. You are displaying a serious lack of empathy which is the main symptom of psychopathy. This is serious you need to seek help.
I am 74. This video scared me to death. My heart goes out to these courageous women. While I am safe and have my own small home, I can’t help but worry about aging women around our world who don’t have such a blessing. Now that many people are able to work remotely, there has to be more opportunities to turn unused buildings into shelter/homes for older, disenfranchised persons.
There is not enough funds for homelessness to have housing. However there is always funds for wars, Afghanistan, Iraq, Vietnam, Syria and most recently in Ukraine....gotta keep those endless wars going. Keep the mic profitable.
In 1999, I rented a one bedroom apartment in Los Angeles for $550.00, that same apartment is now going for $2400.00 per month with zero upgrades, the building is old. Greed should be illegal.
@@michaelbee8263 Increasing the rent due to gentrification is greed, the rent increased before inflation supposedly took affect. The owner said the building was paid for in full in the 90's. $2400.00 for an old 1 bedroom apartment is greed and you will not convince me otherwise.
To try and understand what homelessness is like, I tried living in my car. I would shower at the gym and wash my clothes in a laudromat. It was not fun, but now I think that I am a more compassionate person. When I see someone on the streets, I ask them if there is something that I can do. It might just be giving them a few bucks. No one should have to beg. We all need to do something about this growing problem.
As a single Australian mother, I lived in a vehicle with my son for 3 years. It was really, really difficult. You would be I've of the very few people who acknowledge homeless people, or even look at them. Most Australians turn a blind eye to homeless people. Being shunned by society made my son suicidal at the age of 12. It's a terrible country we live in.
I’ve offered food, drinks to the homeless… idk what’s going on but I’ve been REFUSED by the homeless! “I don’t like “xyz” food/drink.” 😮 Not in Australia, idk if it makes a difference, 🇺🇸is where I am.
That's especially true now that inflation will not go away since the government needs to print money to service the debt. Women over 50 usually have at least 30 years left to live and most can't afford decades of paying rent after retirement. There's lots of age discrimination so even if people are able to work they often can't get jobs after they're old.
Thank you for this. It's a common misconception that if a woman is homeless, something must be wrong with her. It's actually a symptom of what's wrong with society!
I am a homeless woman in South Carolina, USA. I want to extend my thoughts and prayers to you all, and those all over the world. You are brave. May peace, love and light be with you ALL.✌️❤️☀️
I'm from SC. I live in NC now. Have you looked into apartments that are based on your income? There's also some church's in SC , that has housing for those in need. I wish you the best. Stay safe❤
I know it seems far fetched but can you possibly take a bus to another state that has a bit more empathy like California or CT you might find a women’s shelter. I hope you get back on your feet with help
I'm a married male age 70 living in S.C.. I'm a hospice home patient (stage 4 COPD). I have a spare bedroom with private bath, I'd let a homeless lady stay here rent free. No light bill, no water bill. You do some house cleaning, a little cooking and help take care of me. I'm not bed confined, I can shower myself, feed myself and go to the bathroom, etc. I'm not an invalid. My heart says I should do this for some deserving lady. My concern is there's the risk of an alcoholic, drug addict or mental patient hiding their addiction or problems until they've moved in. My heart says it's the right thing to do. My years as a deputy Sheriff says otherwise. Your thoughts and opinions are appreciated!
same here, I've been homeless for a couple months just to save for rent then went homeless again cz of the layoffs, shelters are not safe,I go sleep in hospitals waiting area nd there are coffeeshops that throw fresh food in clean bags, I hope nd pray you won't be needing my notes 🙏🏻
I know this feeling. It feels like you're walking on a tightrope from being evicted by tenant without prior notice or near the dreaded deadlines that lead to getting laid off from work. It's like we're living in a structured hell filled with flawed systems.
I brought an electric candle (and a stuffed animal) with me to the 40 places I moved over 3 years, after losing everything and being displaced by a wildfire, and becoming homeless. A little warm glow in the unfamiliar dark helps immensely.
I can relate so much to that lady that said...."I don't think I have the strength emotionally to move again" I'm at that place now, I live in Canada and I'm 70 years old. I don't have the energy to even think about holidays anymore. Living with the constant threat of homelessness is anxiety inducing, numbing, immobilizing . Even when you find a place to rent, so many landlords here in Canada are very abusive and there is NO WHERE to report them without the repurcussion of eviction. It's like living in an abusive marriage. Make property available with washrooms so that people can park their vans, campers etc. without the fear of being harassed. Tiny house villages are an amazing idea but governments need to get off their collective asses. Thank you for posting this
wheres your kids? siblings? relatives? look online at classifieds in your area and rent a room in a house its much cheaper than renting your own place!
@@Lauren-vd4qe Renting a room often gives you less security and the landlords or owners can be even more abusive. You might have 4 walls and a roof but you have no sense of peace or security.
@@maryg4082 I have rented a room in a house and it went fine; my son rented a room in a house and it also was fine. a pre inspection of the premises and the host is a must to see if u like the scenario and the host of course.
In Australia it is women over 45 who are fastest becoming homeless. Many are single mothers. This crisis should be treated like a war time catastrophe, instead, it is merely a small news story, lost between the sheets of Murdoch's propaganda.
I spent six weeks in a friends unfinished basement after getting out of an abusive relationship. I scraped up $3'300 which was 10% of a house downpayment in a small village in Canada. The house needed alot of work but what do you expect for a $33,000 house. I would be homeless if i hadn't found such cheap housing. Twenty years later i can't move because housing in a major center is out of my budget. But right now i can afford utilities and taxes for the roof over my head.
I've been homeless in the past and there's nothing quite like the fear and terror of the threat of homelessness, it's indescribable. I am in a similar position to Linda, the 71 year old British woman. You just have to accept that life doesn't always turn out the way you thought it would. I'm in stable accommodation now and the relief and lack of stress in my life now is something worth keeping hold of. I am happy about that. I'm still living in poverty but I can work on everything else in time. Good luck to all those featured in the documentary and well done DW for another great one.
Former resident of Los Angeles. The homeless crisis has grown so big, it seems impossible to make a dent. Its unbelievable that all of the wealth of this country...and we have so many citizens homeless and forgotten.
Sadly, so much of the country's wealth has and continues to leave the country to support wars and weapons. The rest of taxpayers money is given to foreigners who enter the country illegally and have never contributed to the the revenues of the land. Time to become more invested in ridding our government (city, state and federal) of politicians who wish to continue such policies.
But you agreed to vote for a party that allowed 1.8 millions illegals into your state.. from whom you think the state is using the money ? From you the citizen.. They gave you leftovers in comparison to what got passed on to illegals and Ukraine!! The politics you had hoped they would extend the assistance program just went out of the window
The homeless funding in America needs more attention than oversees funding. Countries receiving our money are using percentages to fund the homeless in their countries. What about ours? I get it now. Our government is greedy with the money and pocketing it for their own raises, while the people who are receiving our money oversees are actually making good use and forming policies to keep their homeless off the streets so their country doesn't look bad and people will want to travel there. What a shame America is!
I’ve lived in my caravan for 7 years. My husband and I were going to travel, then he got ill. He passed in 2020 and I have lived in my caravan alone since then. I live in Alaska and have spent the last 4 winters with no electricity or heat. This last winter I was plugged in and it was MUCH nicer😉😉. No one understands that I PREFER living this way, even in the winter. It’s my cozy little home with no one above, below or next to me. I’m 53.
Sorry for your loss. I understand feeling better off alone after that. Dont give up on your husband's dreams of travel even on a budget. Im 54, we are still young, come and visit my family in New Zealand.
I'm in saskatchewan and I live in my motorhome full time. I work hard, and I get closer to owning a home everyday because I save so much without the high cost of renting. It's wonderful and chilly at times lol Love it.
It is not just a housing problem. It's also a mental health issue. Many women are not able (usually because of childhood trauma) to stand up for themselves, to have boundaries towards their partners, and to find themselves worthy of love, care and security.
@@ildyivy I am so sorry to hear about your hardship. I hope with all my heart that soon you will find the support and care you deserve. I wish you all the best.
Lots of mental health issues in today's society makes me wonder if modern society is something we can even adapt to hundreds of thousands of years it was a small tribes
So true… I am one of them. Run from an abusive “ marriage “ after16 years. Left all my belongings, my Life, my dogs. It’s been a struggle but I will survived more strong than before I whose. Took back my self esteem, my “ brain”, my own ME! A big hug for all this woman from Portugal/ Lisbon
@@AnaM.F Your 'you' is the most precious thing ever. I couldn't even remember what it felt like to be 'me' and to be in my life. I was a zombie, only surviving not living. You'll find your true self again. And you'll be more loved, lovable and loving then ever. You are a truly courageous person. I wish you all the best! 🙏
I am in the U.S. and real estate developers here are focused on building "luxury" homes and apartments just so they can increase their profits while more and more working people are becoming homeless. They don't care about creating affordable housing and a lot of the local governments don't care either because they continue to grant building permits to these developers instead of making sure that affordable housing is being built.
Have an acquaintance who just became homeless--she is 71, has to use a walker, and bought a van to live in. We helped her move her belongings into storage units, even though we live over 33 miles away. I have had two different homeless people move in temporarily in the past to help them get on their feet. The home I live in now--is too small--and I have a daughter in college, and parents in their mid to late eighties I have to be availble for, plus I still work full-time in my sixties. It is a dire situation when 70-year -olds are priced out of their homes--I see them everyday on the streets. Many are elderly women.
I am afraid the notion or idea until they get back on their feet is just a dream... The truth is, once you become a victim of these systems, you can never recover...
& then tv shows present scavengers gloating over acquiring storage units filled w/s'one's personal belongings. Or acquiring houses s'one lost due to any unfortunate circumstances!
@@phylliselizahb1041 Buying a cheap (foreclosed) house protects you from homelessness. Are you going to shame people for doing what they need to do to prevent poverty?
@@pm2886Agree. It's hardly the buyers fault, if the previous owner couldn't afford the property, is it? Often that's the only way to buy your own home! The bank is selling it anyway. If I were in need of a property, I'd buy a repossessed house with no 2nd thought. The bank won't just leave it there, rotting.
The US has no safety net. I am 57 and was homeless for 3 yrs. Now I'm in an apt. Working, and anxious all the time. Don't trust I'll have a roof over my head for long.
@@stevenhanson6057Waiting lists for Section 8 nationwide are either closed or years long. It’s not as easy as to even get emergency housing of any kind including for both elderly and disabled people.
@@jeanelizabethterry7583I don't condemn others for their religious beliefs although I'm an athiest. But to suggest prayers will help someone climb out of homelessness is short-sighted.
And they say oh it's only in US, it's literally everywhere not only in the US. Everywhere there are homeless people, high prices and difficulty to afford things
And this is what people in the US need to wake up and see. It is all over the world but people only watch certain media news that regurgitates the same old thing over and over and groups of tweakers. No it is senior on fixed incomes, vets, young working poor - so many not in the drug box. Some end there due to hopelessness but many other do what they can to keep moving forward and keep from drowning. Corporations buy up single family homes over citizens. At 67 and hoping to retire soon, I am a single medical event away from the street. And so many I know so close to being there as well. We need to be kinder. But I don't know what the answer is since it is complex multilayered issue. And while a nation wide issue each state and then city also involved. What a bloody mess in so many ways.
Ppl don’t have to experience this. These are policy decisions made by governments who care more for rich ppl and corporations than the majority of its citizens. Homeless ppl didn’t create the system. They are the result of the system.
The same in Canada.Two adults working full time job. The house's price goes up 😢 and even a condos has become something unreal dues to the cost of condo fees
Plenty of wealthy people are very immune to homelessness. They’re unfortunately the ones who are quite unsympathetic towards working on solutions to fix it. Much easier to sweep it all under the carpet…
And your government make you think that Islam is bad thing, your government following demon they wanna distroy humanity in very good looking and cold way , Your countries looks pretty but how many people suicide, in Gaza no body suicide because they follow Allah the only one god
I found myself homeless (male) in my 70s. I had a good 4WD, built a bed in the back. I felt so grateful. I hardly looked homeless with this car. Then 12mths later the engine seized. Only remedy a new engine. I don’t have that sort of money. I’m stuck now at a back beach dreading the day they tell me to move on. I pay the rego to keep the plates. I sometimes get so down and wonder how much more can I take.
It's disgusting that you have to live like this. I too was homeless for a period 3 years ago and it was beyond frightening. You are only living in survival mode and never ever have a chance to rest. So grateful that I am doing better now but still afraid of going back to having no shelter. I will be 65 next month and have also wondered why at times I need to go on. Then I have a day, or even a week that goes so well that I'm glad I'm still here. I say this, hoping that you too can believe it will get better even though it may not seem that way. I hope soon you once again...get to have a place where you can close and lock the door, and not have to worry about the outside world. God Bless you.
Hey man, how much would the engine cost? I don't have a lot of money but if it's within reason/if others can pitch in I'm sure we can get you a new engine
I really wonder why white people talks a lot about being homeless and yet does not move their asses to work hard at any work to keep themselves from being homeless. When we arrived in Australia from Vietnam in the 1970's we only had the clothes in our backs and were penniless. We did not speak a word of English except for my father who worked as a translator for the Americans during the war. Now I am an engineer with doctorate degree, my sister a doctor (surgeon) and our youngest is a solicitor and owner of 8 houses for lease. We each have our own houses with no mortagage to pay. My parents worked 2 jobs everyday, 16 hours a day to support us. Now my parents has 10 houses for lease and condo units in 3 countries in Asia. If we can do it, why on earth you guys can not do it? Is it because you guys are very picky in work you do? It is because you guys give up so easily? Is it you guys are lazy and expect the government to provide and do everything for you, except may be to wipe your buttoms?
I am very much able to relate to this documentary. I lived this nightmare for 11.5 years. 5 years were in shelters or temporary accommodation. The other 6.5 years were spent sleeping rough in a vehicle or on the street. I was 48 yo when this nightmare started due to family violence. I am now 61 years old. I have been in permanent housing for 2.5 years. I will always have the fear in the back of my mind that I could end up back out there again. It does change you forever. Peace and love to all those who have experienced homelessness and who are currently homeless.
@@pm2886actually no. What came first the apple or the tree? The tree. The parent. Parents are always to blame not just the children. Society is also to blame. Everyone loves to cast the blame on the most vulnerable and weak. The problem is with the greedy, entitled, spoiled, selfish rich.
@@margaretlemmon1143 Sure, the parents created the dysfunctional person .. but I guarantee that in almost every case of homelessness, the homeless person is the ongoing problem. They're often unwilling to change.
More and more people are driven into homelessness because of exploding costs of housing everywhere. We as a human society must change our mindset that homelessness only happens to losers. It's so wrong. Lets build a kinder society together.
To be honest, tears came to my eyes while watching this video clip because I thought we live in such an unfair world! Furthermore, if this is the reality in rich countries, what about poor or peripheral nations? In this world, billions of money are spent on wars and related issues, but how many people in the same world live without houses and doors as well as a slice of bread?
What struck me abut this video is none of the women had done anything that was their own fault. They are remarkably resilient, and full of initiative. Usually, there is some kind of assumption that homeless people have been irresponsible, substance abusers, or something like that. Not the case. So, to my mind, the blame is to be put on our society, the government and the economy. And we, as electors, are also responsible for this state of affairs by letting it happen.
That attitude is often referred to as "victim-blaming" or "stigmatization." It involves unfairly attributing homelessness to personal failings, such as irresponsibility or substance abuse, rather than recognizing the complex systemic factors that contribute to homelessness, such as lack of affordable housing, economic inequality, and inadequate support systems for mental health or addiction issues. This stigma can perpetuate misconceptions and hinder efforts to address the root causes of homelessness.
I see those woman have at least money to survive - probably they have retirement or any source of money for food , car repairs and keeping it tide. They dress also ok - not like homeless man would - dirty and found in trash. . I learned that about 80% of unpayed loans in ex USA were taken by woman. About eventual state of their loans (if any) I did not hear here Instead I heard about professinal carriere and this could lead to be entitled to loans. When job is lost and loan is to pay then homeless is predicted.
@@TS-rd7oy I understand your perspective that individuals should be responsible for managing their finances, but it's also essential to consider the broader context here. Financial control and abuse are issues that many people, especially women, face in relationships. In some relationships, one partner controls all the finances, leaving the other partner with little or zero access or knowledge about their own money. This form of manipulation creates a power dynamic that can make it extremely difficult for someone to leave the relationship or make independent financial decisions. And it can, and does result in homelessness for someone who leaves (vs remain with an abuser) but lacks access to financial resources or assets. Unfortunately, victim-blaming is a deeply ingrained and difficult mindset to change and this topic may challenge worldviews. Victim blaming itself often arises from a lack of empathy and understanding, leading to judgmental and dismissive attitudes toward individuals who have experienced trauma or adversity,
My daughter was raging, violent, I called 911. Homeless that day, I'm thrown out and never allowed to contact family again. Now my town is out to jail me for being homeless. That's greatness. Great country.
Kids whose parents break up and other family instabilities, often grow up with anger issues. It's a multi generational problem exacerbated by the demands of a very controlling society. Everyone is to blame.
@@reader1236 city laws require I stay away from the family because one was willing to risk my safety that day, and she's still in legal jeopardy. Criminalizing the victims seems to be the rule, here.
Helping to start minny villages around the world an put a helping hand for organick gardening chickens eggs crafts ect so people can feel useful an work together as community to take money made an have a village market ... There are little things everyone can do to feel human an good about who they are . A off grid community with solar an farm life an put back in the kitty to build more from a portion of profits . They use to say it takes a community to raise kids today we need each other to live an love life again an be safe ❤ God Bless U ...
You can help by raising the next generation according to current and future conditions .. instead of for conditions which no longer exist. Make sure you own a paid for family home - no matter how modest. Support your kids' education to the point they qualify for high paying degrees or solid trade apprenticeships, and allow them to live at home rent free for as long as they need to save a downpayment for their own place. Be a stable, honourable, responsible, frugal, clean-living parent .. so they have a role model for survival into the future. That's what it takes now. It's especially important for families which aren't wealthy.
The breakdown of the family unit is wrecking havoc across the world. What happened to the days when you had your uncle, auntie, grandfather all living in the same city? This "globalism" with families moving all over the world for work opportunities creaties the "chasm" that we are seeing around the world. Single people are vulnerable and especially vulnerable to homelessness.
Joint families were a norm before in India.. still is in villages. Wish it was the same in cities.now people die alone without anyone to look after them. I feel a family should stay put in one place under one roof.
You are assuming people want to be with families. Some families are terribly abusive, especially to women. Thos kind of life could be better than being abused by family members
Agree that the normalization of movin away from home/family/friends is part of this. It made sense when I was coming up in the 1970s-'80s - moving to another city could actually mean a better job, etc. I think it happens more, last 15 years or so, around folks struggling harder to simply survive; such as people who've had to leave areas because of natural disasters or industry breakdown. And because it became such a regular activity that people don't tend to question or think it through. There are less and less safety nets for anyone, but to get back to the focus of this video; perhaps least of all for aging women.
@@jaikanths875 globalism and capitalism work side by side in our modern society. One is not acting without the other. You can say globalism has accelerated capitalism.
Every Western country has the same formula the Richer get richer and the poor get poor and keep the masses divided by racism for one can feel more Superior than another I wonder if there ever be a day when folks will wake up and realize we all in the same game🌄🦍❤️
The government is the one that takes all the money from the rich and does nothing for the poor. The people in parliament are the ones taking all the money and keeping it for themselves.
Im 57. My daughter died almost two years ago. My family thought it would be a good idea get her 12 day old baby who has health issues. I loved my granddaughter before she was born. However, I knew that the best thing would of been to adopt her out to a younger couple who badly wanted a baby. I have been a single parent all of my adult life and worked two jobs and struggled. I thought all that stress anger and guilt would be over. Everyone who wanted US to take the baby have no time for her. My mom is 80. I do not know how Im going to get through this again. My biggest fear is being homeless and now in addition to this fear - losing my granddaughter because at some point I will be unable to provide. Everything is so expensive. I feel myself dying thinking of what Im in for and what she is in for. I live in USA
In the US Your granddaughter is eligible to receive social security benefits due to the death of her mother. As her caregiver you should apply for her to receive benefits which is a monthly check and medical coverage. Just call the Socual Security Administration in your area.
The answer seems obvious to me. It's what I would do, without hesitation. You and your granddaughter need to move in to your mother's home (which we can assume is paid for, given she's 80). You can all be a wonderful support to each other, and at the same time dramatically increasing your security, plus dramatically reducing your cost of living.
Women do make their own money, but they generally make less, are more educated (education is expensive in Australia), have to pay for the majority of child care costs because the Australian child support system is terribly broken, have less superannuation and are unable to get the same approvals for housing - rent or mortgages- that men get. Australia is a patriarchal economy. Women do try, they do work and they do stand up but there are a lot more barriers that keep them in poverty and homelessness.
I am in UK and I am so shocked to watch this video. I always thought that Australia is huge land, plenty to house people and rich country. Yes, homelessness can happen to anyone. I always bear in mind that we should have emergency money just in case. When times are good spend wisely and save. I was unlucky to lose my husband, he passed away aged 60! I am on my own but I manage, I have friends and small family. I socialise and be happy. I hope you ladies find good places and be happy too.
Why is the shelters and the women home full of expensive stuff? That kitchen vent is fabor. 5 times more expensive than the normal ones, that lady had a nice armchair I can’t afford either. Let’s be sensible and use the money better and help more people
You want to look at West but Is anything better in East like in China, Russia, N Korea or Japan? Look at woman in the streets - it is proof. Homeless are everywhere and in some places additionaly war, social accountibilty system, jobless and starving. .
Because there's no options for Working Class people. In the past, there were neighborhoods set aside for people who weren't rich. But nowadays, the real estate people are prioritizing only them. Despite rich people only being 17% of the population.
I really wonder why white people talks a lot about being homeless and yet does not move their asses to work hard at any work to keep themselves from being homeless. When we arrived in Australia from Vietnam in the 1970's we only had the clothes in our backs and were penniless. We did not speak a word of English except for my father who worked as a translator for the Americans during the war. Now I am an engineer with doctorate degree, my sister a doctor (surgeon) and our youngest is a solicitor and owner of 8 houses for lease. We each have our own houses with no mortagage to pay. My parents worked 2 jobs everyday, 16 hours a day to support us. Now my parents has 10 houses for lease and condo units in 3 countries in Asia. If we can do it, why on earth you guys can not do it? Is it because you guys are very picky in work you do? It is because you guys give up so easily? Is it you guys are lazy and expect the government to provide and do everything for you, except may be to wipe your buttoms?
@@deborahcurtis1385 I lived most of my life near Chicago but was in Louisville for a while in the 1980s, shortly after Reaganomics took a toehold on our country. During the week of the Kentucky Derby their newspaper had a feature on what the city and the Derby might be like in the future. One statement proved to be very prophetic. It stated that there won’t be much of a middle class in the si-called new economy, and that bets placed on the horses would likely be either two dollars or two thousand dollars. Really nailed it, wouldn’t you say?
There are so many rich people with enough money to fix the whole issue, even if it's just to provide houses/rooms. It boggles my mind how so many psychotics get rich and offer nothing to the world that got them there.
Didn't I just read that there were 100,000 new immigrants into Australia last month? At a time when Australians cannot afford to rent or to buy a home to live in. At the same time rich foreigners turn up to house auctions clutching wads of cash to buy houses.
Your real problem is your building laws. Here in South Africa you can buy a cheap piece of land and once plans passed build your own house but Australian laws make it very difficult. You need licenced traders for everything which makes it very expensive. My husband and I built our house ourselves using in some cases second hand building materials, the only person we had to employ was the electrician.
You ' re right . 500.000 new immigrants every year is this socialist governments goal.And cashed up/ money laundry practising chinese buying up houses : Despicable!!( Im a EU migrant myself, living here 🇦🇺 since 12y.)
Its politics what causes homelessnes - too much regulation with building a house making it expensive. Cheap debt driving house prices through the roof. Politics is the cause, not solution
@@TheAdamAdyAddictions and anti social beliefs cause a lot of homelessness. Most of the people on the street want help that enables them, without changing them.
In 30-50 years, when the current generations of single women grows old - the amount of women affected by this will be much greater. This is so sad on so many levels.
@JohanTorres-q2x The loud and clear ones - of which there have been many. I live in the same world you do, and I saw them. Lots of people saw them. Perhaps you simply chose to believe things would always stay the same? That nothing bad could happen?
@@margaretlemmon1143 Women are no different to men. If they start planning ahead for a financially secure retirement when they're in their 20's, they'll be fine - just like men.
Governments main responsibility is safety, health and shelter of its citizens. It fails miserably. Too much money for bureaucracy and unnecessary endeavours
San Diego today. Remote nomads helped drive up rent. Mechanics, store managers, cashiers, ems drivers, teachers cant afford to live near work. Gas is over $5 and groceries are sky high. We rent rooms in strangers homes to get through.
We should be building millions of homes globally using hempcrete, bamboo, and wood to stop climate change. Shelter, electricity, food, and water are essentials so they should be affordable.
Greenhouses built on the south or north side of the homes with thermal blankets and large diameter underground pipes would make heat pumps highly efficient, and with the superior insulation and breathability of hempcrete the cost of heating and cooling these homes will be significantly reduced.
Homelessness is caused by politics, period. I have lived in so called third world countries and they still have one asset helping them not to have homeless people; deregulated housing.. where everyone is free to build houses to rent out. Whether it's in Kenya or Ghana or Nigeria or Congo, you'll see "ghettos" everywhere where someone can pay rent of $15 a month and have a roof over their head even if that person earns just $2 a day he will Never be homeless. Go to the US, and it's terrible.. people who have 2 jobs earning $2500 monthly can't find anywhere to rent. Politics is mad... I rather have people sleep in ghettos with shared bathrooms and sleeping I'm 4 walls rooms than having them homeless
"eregulated housing.. where everyone is free to build houses to rent out. " That's slums. You're advocating for dangerous, often life threatening slums.
@@serebii666 i have been to dozens of slums in at least 10 countries in Africa, I would choose slums any day over homelessness. And yes, slums are always safe, they have local government management, they have law enforcement and police... There few unsafe slums where a poor working person wouldn't feel safe. There usual problems of course that come from many people living together with limited infrastructure like garbage collection or piped water..but Still better than homelessness and unaffordable housing.. I don't advocate for slums, I'm rather in support of any solutions against homelessness and unaffordable housing.
@@mugumyapaultheafricannomad9488 "they have law enforcement and police" Tell that to the notorious favelas of Rio de Janeiro. You are nothing but delusional. "limited infrastructure like garbage collection or piped water." """limited"""" Try non-existent. You really are trying your hardest to idealize slums aren't you? "any solutions against homelessness and unaffordable housing." Slums are not one such solution.
Civilization has entered late-stage capitalism. Capitalism is an insatiable hunger, one which is inherently incapable of expressing the concept of "enough" - it's a system that must chronically engorge (without pause). Poverty is the mother of necessity; the comfort of the rich, depends upon an abundant supply of the poor. the Alchemist -Ø1
In America as clemenceau said. We went from empire to barbarism without civilization in the middle. I'm 74. Seen it here my entire life. Every year worse than the last since saint Ronny reagan'.
@@ey67 America is a DINO: democracy in name only. Electoral college: someone else votes. Lobbying: sanctioned bribery (from nearly any source). Filibuster: pout until you win.
@@ey67 America is a DINO: democracy in name only. Electoral college: someone else votes. Lobbying: sanctioned bribery (from nearly any source). Filibuster: pout until you win.
@@ey67 America is a DINO: democracy in name only. Electoral college: someone else votes. Lobbying: sanctioned bribery (from nearly any source). Filibuster: pout until you win.
@@ey67 America is a DINO: democracy in name only. Electoral college: someone else votes. Lobbying: sanctioned bribery (from nearly any source). Filibuster: pout until you win.
There are many mothers like this. They bought into the romance of partnering up and having children only to become a slave. It's a generation thing. Hopefully, the current generation. Every time my mother looks at us, she sees my Dad in us and has complete contempt. But by God, does she light up with talking to anyone outside the family. I've known her contempt for me since my earliest memories at the age of 4. Women can work and save up to correct such mistakes now. So there may be a chance for children not to be broken for life cause their parents did not get it right. The emotional damage is for life and it is on my shoulders to manage it for life. Even with years of therapy it does not ever go away.
My heart goes. Out to you all. I have been homeless afew times in 57 years I love the way your all I bracing what you have and have left behind what you don't. I have finely found a place. Over 55s housing quite nice I even have a balcony. Love and light to you all from liverpool England
Currently homeless for the first time, in my 40's. It is exceptionally hard mentally, physically, and spiritually. It really only takes one bad illness to lose it all
It's because the governments are doing this deliberately to destroy western civilization meanwhile politicians making lots of money and many people seem unaware
This is about political policy. Australia is admitting a record number of immigrants at a time where there is a significant shortage of housing for their own, tax-paying citizens. Immediately upon entering every immigrant needs a roof over their heads. Of course this exacerbates the housing issues!! The government is not listening to the will of the people that they are supposed to represent and have their own agenda.
I have 2 degrees but no support system. I was homeless due to illness. It was devastating. I dont smoke, drink, or do drugs. There was no state or federal assistance to help me. I lost everything.
Funny how the more left you go with that logic, the more poor most people get. I wonder what it... could it be... Socialism the opiate of the masses? No way!
West is bankrupt, western countries on debts, it's a demonic countries, such a machine to destroying people keeping them away from God, and they not only ruin people inside now they want to spread it everywhere in the world, we are the people of God that's why they called us terrorists, We stand for God and they stand for greed and lust
The law and economic system became perfectly efficient to serve those who are connected with that system It means prefectly uses all those not connected. Just as in socialists countries.
As I watched this I’m in the verge of tears. I was a stay home mom til my kids were teenagers. I went to a vocational program and became a dental assistant. I started working right away in 2015 where I did my internship. I was there til last summer I decided to leave the job because the oral surgeon I worked for was mentally abusive and went to work for another one and was same treatment 😢 I quit because I was having anxiety attacks on the job and was shaking during surgery and it wasn’t fair for the patient safety since they were under anesthesia. I feel so sad that since February 2024 I haven’t worked in what I love because I am frozen. My ex husband was a narcissist and mentally abusive and these 2 doctors were the same. Now I’m scared to have any bosses. I feel paralyzed w fear. I’m glad my kids are in their mid 20’s and I told them I can’t help them w all the bills and I have been living w my fiance in Downtown Long Beach, CA rent is expensive and I feel guilty not contributing but I need therapy. I have dealt w so much abuse even as a child I was raped at 5-9 yrs old😢 I just feel overwhelmed 😢
25:00 that woman talking about her mother who died and she made sure herself and her brother get nothing.. and she left the house to the neighbors instead.... The way mom didn't like her children... That right there is one reason I think that most of the people should never have kids. There's simply way too many parents who became parents against their own interest but because of society pressure...
@@UCiWrMgES50tlUhV3l6NqjNA loads of women are asked for 2 decades when they will produce a grandson or granddaughter. I received this kind of question/pressure from my family, even from the extended family, since my early 20's to my early 40's and the last 5 years because they drove me mad my answer was "when I'll be a millionaire, you want to chip in?" Eventually my family stopped asking and shaming me for refusing to bring a child into this world.
@@kiharawaweru30 and when we won't be able to earn our keep what should we do? Will you provide us with a overdose of morphine? Thank you for your generosity
So now it's better or ok just because some homeless live in van while others on the street? Is this what is come to now, your far better off and consider your self lucky because you a have a van or a car as a home and not the streets.
In Canada you get harassed by the law if you sleep/live in your van, it's against the law and that needs to change. You can be lucky to fly under the radar for a while but you are not allowed to park on the street or in a park or the cops will come knocking. With housing the cost it is this needs to change and fast.
Thank you for this powerful and thought-provoking documentary. The Garden House is a blessing. Having a place to live (apartment/home) gives these women a sense of empowerment, independence, dignity and safety. They are now in control of their lives and important life decisions. The Garden House is a God-send for many homeless women in Australia.
This is such a brilliant documentary. Seeing the women go through these hardships is very sad and my heart goes to them. More representation of women and documentaries focused on women!! Thank you Margot Robbie for being at the forefront
I'm a 47 year old houseless American woman (widow). I have worked for 35 years paying taxes and into the government, before getting hurt on the job. I was able to live 1 year off my savings before losing my home. I live now bouncing around between my children. God said take care of the orphans and widows, and nobody seems to care.
It’s interesting that the same things are happening in every western country at the same time. Once you realise it’s all deliberate it makes more sense
People don't really love eachother as they claim. Capitalism is simply accepting our own greedy nature. Competition is beneficial but we can do that without being greedy
So very sad the lady whose mum hated her, and her brother. For the Will to be given to the neighbours...how hurtful and humiliating and nasty. She's been SO courageous... she moved 25 times. 🧡🙏🌱
80% of homeless are men. Women 90% (men 10%) with children get government housing. Most of the emerging homeless women are older single women who could not afford to buy a house and as they get older do not earn as much or loose their job and can no longer rent. This is an example of why we need a strong family support. Lack of family or Family breakdown plunges people into poverty and homelessness.
@@BobTheBob647 There's not more homeless women, it's just that their number is increasing more in percentage terms. Typical trick by modern media to ignore men
I lived in my Jeep and then a storage unit for 3 yrs. I did nothing wrong, went home to take care of my Mom and lost everything. My husband, Mom, Brother, dog, home.
How did you 'lose' everything? I'm sorry to be so blunt .. but I'm genuinely curious. Did you not inherit your parents' home? If not, why not? Did everyone else die? What about the home you owned with your husband? Did your brother not have property you benefitted from? Where are your kids? If you don't have kids, do you not have nieces, nephews, or friends who could help you out?
Instead of building these tiny, tiny houses that soon become claustrophobic, they need to construct facilities (similar to mobil homes) where you can rent space by the day, and other sections to rent by the week or the month. Providing water, internet, showers, garbage disposal, laundry, etc for people (students as well) who want/need to live out of vans or cars.
After watch this documentary, i feel that i need to be more gratetul with a house that i have. Even it was just a simple old wood & bamboo house of my parent in village.
If I'd live in Australia and I had a home with extra rooms, I'd be happy to welcomed these women into my home while they get on their feet again. Australia, please consider helping out these beautiful women. 🙏
I think that too. I'm lucky to own a small home in country NSW Australia. I watch a lot of documentaries like this, and feel guilty that I a house with a spare room, I spend all day in my garage. Lots of homeless families living in tents in Sydney, while I'm living the dream in the country. I am retired, so don't have to work, I'm paying my mortgage with my disability pension.
When my daughter and I were living in our van I was asking around if we could just park outside someone's home to feel safe, not one person offered..... people here are very selfish and greedy and I found a lot of people who work I. Welfare do it for the ego boost "to look like a caring person" but would never open their door to someone...luckily one particular person helped us and I'm.forever grateful....
@dunjaausmosbach4898 Actually, you have that bassakwards Wealthy women make poor choices too. But because of their wealth, they don’t suffer the ill effects If you are working class or below every choice you make is “ wrong “
@@emilyfeagin2673 No, I am working class too. In my life I always had my finances in mind too (amongst other things). If you had other priorities, I am sorry.
14:27 There's a city in my area that also did this. The old factories closed down. And they converted them into apartments. (Combined with the dense houses that were already in the surrounding area) On paper, they have the lowest rate of homelessness in my state. But they were the only ones who did a project like this.
I am fortunate to have a home in rural Australia and I also have a small unit. I have a lady tenant who is 70ish and on pension and recently diagnosed with cancer . In the last year rents have gone up (I have decided not to put it up) and my accountant said I should sell the unit to pay off my house but I have decided I want to look after my tenant as she is an older lady and has cancer and has not had an easy life. If I sold it, someone may make her move out. So I keep the unit And told her she has the place for as long as she wants and I won’t put up rent any more. This felt really good to me. I am forgoing some income from higher rent but the feeling of being able to help someone be safe and secure far surpasses that. I have suffered mental health And so I understand the fact that things can be challenging for people
Anyway - for anyone out there who can afford to be a “custodian” for someone by keeping your investment property rent reasonable or whatever, it’s a nice feeling and one of the things I’m proud of in my life. So I would encourage anyone else who can help others in this way to do it.
God bless you!! Not many out there who care like you do.
@mariannegraham5438
I did a similar thing for several years, until the city levied taxes became financially unsustainable & broke me! So, I had to sell, but only sold with the specific stipulation that the new owner does not evict the elder lady; in fact there is a law in my state that new owners must honor existing leases. So, maybe look into that. Good luck
@@DrJoySmithMaxwell thanks. Yes she is on a lease for another year but I want her to be able to stay there until she wants to which could be 10 years. I guess I could put in a 10 year lease. But I’m ok - I’m doing ok so happy to just keep things as they are for the moment but thanks for your thoughts. I guess I more made the comment as there are many very wealthy people with investment properties so just throwing the idea out there. It’s only helping one person/family - but if everyone did it , that’s a lot. But each to their own of course.
May God Bless you it's nice to see such kindness
You're an angel.
Before people start judging the people in this video, be kind. Homelessness can happen to any of us at any time. A major illness, a catastrophic fire or flood, job losses, domestic abuse, or financial bad luck can render us in the same situation.
Everyone doesn't have a safety net of family, resources, economic stability, financial means, or mental capabilities to bounce back. Be kind.
Totally agree. Let’s be kind.
When you see someone being so brave, it sickens me how many brutes there are out there ready to destroy them; the hell women try to avoid or endure. 🌱🙏🧡
It really can. Lost a job back in 2015 and had three months' expenses saved up. Never thought it would take me longer than that to find a job but I found myself living out of my car very quickly
@jarodarmstrong509 How are you doing now? I hope that you have bounced back. While I was never homeless, I struggled after graduating from college. But I had several safety nets. I had family, an ex-boyfriend, and the desire to work ANY job despite being an honor graduate at the top of my class.
But the struggle was real, depressing, and demoralizing. I was also dealing with some personal issues with family and a current boyfriend. I was never into self-harm, but I was an angry person. I struggled very hard to keep my emotions in check.
Please let me know how you are doing. At the very least, I can keep you in prayer. I am a believer, and my faith has worked for me. Wishing you the very best❤️🤗🙏🏽!!
Very well said
I'm a 51-year-old American woman in Kentucky, I am not homeless but, I have been very close to it for most of my life. It is my greatest fear and is on my mind all the time. Much love to you all xoxox
Much love and a good home to you ❤
The threat of homelessness is absolutely awful. Been there before and it's a terrible thing to go through.
I'm a single 63 year old woman in Kentucky. And I've to fight and claw to keep from being homeless. It's awful everywhere.
Don't be so fearful of it .
If you have a decent sized car, and a mobile phone, it is no where near as bad or scary as people hype it up to be .
I spend CoVid homeless in my statesman.
Back seat as my bed .
Had it all padded up and cocooned .
Used a portable fridge for supplies .
Mobile phone for TV.
And used discreet parking circle bays by the coast .
It requires thrifty and shrewdness with money.
I used public showers.
And did it for six months . In the statesman, and I did not dislike it.
Then it happened again two years later .
Different car, I converted my hatch back and again padded it all out .
Supplies from supermarket.
Coastline quiet spots .
Mobile phone as TV .
I would spend two nights and move on to somewhere else .
Because it happened during CoVid no one, no one was around .
And again, I managed .
You've gotta have your wits about you .
You are just like me.
Middle aged, smart, and WOMAN.
So don't be overly fearful if it happens .
Hope it doesn't, but IF it does, view it, view it as a holiday .
That's what I did and it helped me psychologically to cope, and get through BOTH six months stints, in my car .
The waves at night, was heavenly.
Best wishes to you.
🤗
As an African Man who is living in Kenya - I am beyond words to see these women (Over 50) close to my Mom's age, struggling to find a place to live as their own homes. Here in Africa, we may not have such wealthy governments, but the social setting, especially from my Somali community, would never allow an over 50 Year Woman to live in a car. Somehow, even if it is the children of her Brother/Sister assuming she never had kids, would come up with something to shelter her. Just like I wouldn't wanna see my Mama living alone in a car, I am praying for these special Mamas who are not giving up but pressing in tears. Literally in tears as I pen this piece. Hopefully, their stories will be heard, and the Australian government will come up with an amicable plan. Capitalism might also be a contributing factor. It is seriously absurd to hear a mother say, "My children are busy with their lives."
You would be surprised to know that African-born people are throwing their mothers/aunts out of the house for no reason in Europe. And so, some African grand mothers end up homeless in totally foreign and alien countries.
@@nachannachle2706 Deeping disturbing!
In my country the same, Kyrgyzstan. We are not rich country, but we don’t allow women over 50 live like that
I just want to say, I've been to Kenya twice. It's such a great country with the coolest people. as an American, you are lucky
Australia is now run by capitalist gangsters. We have the second highest house prices in the world. Rent is also increasingly becoming extortionate.
Its such a relief to FINALLY see representation in a documentary. To the 71 year old woman who's mother hated her, i feel her story so much. I wish i could hug her. ❤ Im a 47 year old woman in Canada. I've been insecurely housed and homeless most of my life. I'm estranged from my entire family, and have moved over 60 times. I havent celebrated holidays for many years. There is no security. There is no care on the part of our governments. I live in a room right now, and enrolled in college to become a social worker/educator to try to address these problems through policy. Things need to change.
Wishing you all the best 🙏🏾
Jest taka cierpienia granica, za którą się uśmiech pogodny zaczyna - Czesław Miłosz
Culture!!
Wow i am 34 and resonate with you SO MUCH. Moved 77 times been to 32 funerals and have no family left. Have a few friends who are gold. USA here and im glad to see this is a world problem. Canada Australia Brazil USA all the same problem.
The world will change,and should be changed
These ladies are so brave to share their stories. I hope and pray that they all find their own homes🙏
Homelessness scars you in a way nothing else does. It kills your soul. You realize that you don't live in a society & are just collateral damage. It scars you forever & ever. You're never the same.
Very true. it is a life-changing and perspective-changing. sending hugs.
It lit a fire under my ass that never extinguished. The memories of sleeping in cemeteries and behind garbage dumpsters keeps me pushing and pushing forward.
@@jarodarmstrong509me too. Whenever I want to buy anything I always think how long I have to work for this money, how many meals it could buy etc. And I am attracted to these types of documentary just to instill the fear of God in me😢
Bless you and yr angels protect you❤
@@jarodarmstrong509 Yes me too.
Now there criminalizing homelessness here in the US now. Arresting someone for being poor. Where has humanity gone!
Truly evil.
@@kp8972in jail they would at least be housed.
@@brianbeecher3084 wtf? Ok this is a conversation I’m not qualified for. You need to speak with a psychiatrist about why you think homeless people belong in jail. Jesus wept. You are displaying a serious lack of empathy which is the main symptom of psychopathy. This is serious you need to seek help.
@@brianbeecher3084 wtf? Ok this is a conversation I’m not qualified for. You need to speak with a psychiatrist about why you think homeless people belong in jail. Jesus wept. You are displaying a serious lack of empathy which is the main symptom of psychopathy. This is serious you need to seek help.
@@brianbeecher3084 wtf? Ok this is a conversation I’m not qualified for. You need to speak with a psychiatrist about why you think homeless people belong in jail. Jesus wept. You are displaying a serious lack of empathy which is the main symptom of psychopathy. This is serious you need to seek help.
I am 74. This video scared me to death. My heart goes out to these courageous women. While I am safe and have my own small home, I can’t help but worry about aging women around our world who don’t have such a blessing. Now that many people are able to work remotely, there has to be more opportunities to turn unused buildings into shelter/homes for older, disenfranchised persons.
There is nothing courageous about being homeless. It's just a daily survival, exhausting, dehumanising and demoralising.
It's not a shame to be homeless. It is a shame for society to allow this to happen.
Exactly.
There is not enough funds for homelessness to have housing.
However there is always funds for wars, Afghanistan, Iraq, Vietnam, Syria and most recently in Ukraine....gotta keep those endless wars going.
Keep the mic profitable.
Blame it on the govt. Not society.
People keep voting for the ones who do not protect them.
👏👏👏@@cosmoray9750
In 1999, I rented a one bedroom apartment in Los Angeles for $550.00, that same apartment is now going for $2400.00 per month with zero upgrades, the building is old. Greed should be illegal.
Inflation isn’t greed
@@michaelbee8263 Increasing the rent due to gentrification is greed, the rent increased before inflation supposedly took affect. The owner said the building was paid for in full in the 90's. $2400.00 for an old 1 bedroom apartment is greed and you will not convince me otherwise.
@@michaelbee8263yes it is. It’s price gouging. So stop with the bs.
@@IngridAsInBergman are you blaming flat owners for the govts doing?
Taxes, insurance are both too high.
To try and understand what homelessness is like, I tried living in my car. I would shower at the gym and wash my clothes in a laudromat. It was not fun, but now I think that I am a more compassionate person. When I see someone on the streets, I ask them if there is something that I can do. It might just be giving them a few bucks. No one should have to beg. We all need to do something about this growing problem.
As a single Australian mother, I lived in a vehicle with my son for 3 years. It was really, really difficult. You would be I've of the very few people who acknowledge homeless people, or even look at them.
Most Australians turn a blind eye to homeless people. Being shunned by society made my son suicidal at the age of 12. It's a terrible country we live in.
Families need to come together, support each other, and be there for each other.
@tahliamobile do you have family? Reach out to family. We need to change the stigma of families living together being viewed as failures.
I’ve offered food, drinks to the homeless… idk what’s going on but I’ve been REFUSED by the homeless! “I don’t like “xyz” food/drink.” 😮
Not in Australia, idk if it makes a difference, 🇺🇸is where I am.
Being a single retired woman living in a rental is a recipe for future homelessness. We need tiny homes for single people in all communities.
Yes tiny homes are the solution for a lot of people, but governments restrict building permissions
Tiny homes be costing the same as 2000sq ft homes because poor people don't matter only 🤑🤑🤑
@@dermotsheehan8614 under they do it ( 15 minutes cities).
Np, you need shared room mates or family and relatives
That's especially true now that inflation will not go away since the government needs to print money to service the debt. Women over 50 usually have at least 30 years left to live and most can't afford decades of paying rent after retirement. There's lots of age discrimination so even if people are able to work they often can't get jobs after they're old.
Imagine if we focused more on affordable housing than greed. What a different world this would be.
Great comment
What does it even mean? Beautiful idea with no meaning
It’s mass migration that is causing all the rent and housing crisis
but many don't want homes
Greed is very dangerous and can affect both rich and poor people, literally everyone, including myself. Greed appears nice but its results are bad.
Thank you for this. It's a common misconception that if a woman is homeless, something must be wrong with her. It's actually a symptom of what's wrong with society!
Well there's something wrong with her she simply doesn't have a home. Social contract has been broken
I am a homeless woman in South Carolina, USA.
I want to extend my thoughts and prayers to you all, and those all over the world. You are brave. May peace, love and light be with you ALL.✌️❤️☀️
I'm from SC. I live in NC now. Have you looked into apartments that are based on your income? There's also some church's in SC , that has housing for those in need. I wish you the best. Stay safe❤
I know it seems far fetched but can you possibly take a bus to another state that has a bit more empathy like California or CT you might find a women’s shelter. I hope you get back on your feet with help
I was homeless, but then I met a friend from the Philippines and helped me move. My pension is more than enough, and I am happy.
BLESSINGS TO YOU. ❤
I'm a married male age 70 living in S.C.. I'm a hospice home patient (stage 4 COPD). I have a spare bedroom with private bath, I'd let a homeless lady stay here rent free. No light bill, no water bill. You do some house cleaning, a little cooking and help take care of me. I'm not bed confined, I can shower myself, feed myself and go to the bathroom, etc. I'm not an invalid. My heart says I should do this for some deserving lady. My concern is there's the risk of an alcoholic, drug addict or mental patient hiding their addiction or problems until they've moved in. My heart says it's the right thing to do. My years as a deputy Sheriff says otherwise. Your thoughts and opinions are appreciated!
I'm a paycheck away from being homeless. It's very stressful. I have nightmares often.
I have a home, but no love to warm it 😞
same here, I've been homeless for a couple months just to save for rent then went homeless again cz of the layoffs, shelters are not safe,I go sleep in hospitals waiting area nd there are coffeeshops that throw fresh food in clean bags, I hope nd pray you won't be needing my notes 🙏🏻
@@mabuhayproductionltd3627maybe we can make trade 😂?
@@silvesteinrmartin Correct all stories ends Bad, we all die in the End. We can just hope not be a lone and in pain. Good luck
I know this feeling. It feels like you're walking on a tightrope from being evicted by tenant without prior notice or near the dreaded deadlines that lead to getting laid off from work. It's like we're living in a structured hell filled with flawed systems.
I brought an electric candle (and a stuffed animal) with me to the 40 places I moved over 3 years, after losing everything and being displaced by a wildfire, and becoming homeless. A little warm glow in the unfamiliar dark helps immensely.
Did u find somewhere more stable to live ?
I can relate so much to that lady that said...."I don't think I have the strength emotionally to move again" I'm at that place now, I live in Canada and I'm 70 years old. I don't have the energy to even think about holidays anymore. Living with the constant threat of homelessness is anxiety inducing, numbing, immobilizing . Even when you find a place to rent, so many landlords here in Canada are very abusive and there is NO WHERE to report them without the repurcussion of eviction. It's like living in an abusive marriage. Make property available with washrooms so that people can park their vans, campers etc. without the fear of being harassed. Tiny house villages are an amazing idea but governments need to get off their collective asses. Thank you for posting this
wheres your kids? siblings? relatives? look online at classifieds in your area and rent a room in a house its much cheaper than renting your own place!
@@Lauren-vd4qe Renting a room often gives you less security and the landlords or owners can be even more abusive. You might have 4 walls and a roof but you have no sense of peace or security.
@@maryg4082 I have rented a room in a house and it went fine; my son rented a room in a house and it also was fine. a pre inspection of the premises and the host is a must to see if u like the scenario and the host of course.
It is exactly the same in Canada. Rents are sky high and pensions aren't enough. Women are particularly vulnerable.
In Australia it is women over 45 who are fastest becoming homeless. Many are single mothers.
This crisis should be treated like a war time catastrophe, instead, it is merely a small news story, lost between the sheets of Murdoch's propaganda.
That's why women have to look after themselves when they're young always save for that rainy day when no one is there for you
I spent six weeks in a friends unfinished basement after getting out of an abusive relationship. I scraped up $3'300 which was 10% of a house downpayment in a small village in Canada. The house needed alot of work but what do you expect for a $33,000 house. I would be homeless if i hadn't found such cheap housing. Twenty years later i can't move because housing in a major center is out of my budget. But right now i can afford utilities and taxes for the roof over my head.
Everyone is very vulnerable when the rents get too high. Family violence and financial stress is getting out of control.
Why do you think that "Women are particularly vulnerable"?
I've been homeless in the past and there's nothing quite like the fear and terror of the threat of homelessness, it's indescribable. I am in a similar position to Linda, the 71 year old British woman. You just have to accept that life doesn't always turn out the way you thought it would. I'm in stable accommodation now and the relief and lack of stress in my life now is something worth keeping hold of. I am happy about that. I'm still living in poverty but I can work on everything else in time. Good luck to all those featured in the documentary and well done DW for another great one.
Former resident of Los Angeles. The homeless crisis has grown so big, it seems impossible to make a dent. Its unbelievable that all of the wealth of this country...and we have so many citizens homeless and forgotten.
Sadly, so much of the country's wealth has and continues to leave the country to support wars and weapons. The rest of taxpayers money is given to foreigners who enter the country illegally and have never contributed to the the revenues of the land. Time to become more invested in ridding our government (city, state and federal) of politicians who wish to continue such policies.
But you agreed to vote for a party that allowed 1.8 millions illegals into your state.. from whom you think the state is using the money ? From you the citizen.. They gave you leftovers in comparison to what got passed on to illegals and Ukraine!! The politics you had hoped they would extend the assistance program just went out of the window
The homeless funding in America needs more attention than oversees funding. Countries receiving our money are using percentages to fund the homeless in their countries. What about ours? I get it now. Our government is greedy with the money and pocketing it for their own raises, while the people who are receiving our money oversees are actually making good use and forming policies to keep their homeless off the streets so their country doesn't look bad and people will want to travel there. What a shame America is!
Wealth is in China, thanks to Nixon and that big idiot Reagan.
@@ssuwandi3240 you really think voting for the other of the two parties gets you anywhere? How fucking dumb are you?
I’ve lived in my caravan for 7 years. My husband and I were going to travel, then he got ill. He passed in 2020 and I have lived in my caravan alone since then. I live in Alaska and have spent the last 4 winters with no electricity or heat. This last winter I was plugged in and it was MUCH nicer😉😉. No one understands that I PREFER living this way, even in the winter. It’s my cozy little home with no one above, below or next to me. I’m 53.
My God, it sounds horrible!!...
Sorry for your loss. I understand feeling better off alone after that. Dont give up on your husband's dreams of travel even on a budget. Im 54, we are still young, come and visit my family in New Zealand.
I wish to have a caravan or house boat that I can live in one day.
That’s not being homeless and not relevant to this story. It’s your choice. These people have no choice.
I'm in saskatchewan and I live in my motorhome full time. I work hard, and I get closer to owning a home everyday because I save so much without the high cost of renting. It's wonderful and chilly at times lol Love it.
It is not just a housing problem. It's also a mental health issue. Many women are not able (usually because of childhood trauma) to stand up for themselves, to have boundaries towards their partners, and to find themselves worthy of love, care and security.
Exactly.
@@ildyivy I am so sorry to hear about your hardship. I hope with all my heart that soon you will find the support and care you deserve. I wish you all the best.
Lots of mental health issues in today's society makes me wonder if modern society is something we can even adapt to hundreds of thousands of years it was a small tribes
So true… I am one of them. Run from an abusive “ marriage “ after16 years. Left all my belongings, my Life, my dogs. It’s been a struggle but I will survived more strong than before I whose. Took back my self esteem, my “ brain”, my own ME! A big hug for all this woman from Portugal/ Lisbon
@@AnaM.F Your 'you' is the most precious thing ever. I couldn't even remember what it felt like to be 'me' and to be in my life. I was a zombie, only surviving not living.
You'll find your true self again. And you'll be more loved, lovable and loving then ever. You are a truly courageous person. I wish you all the best! 🙏
I am in the U.S. and real estate developers here are focused on building "luxury" homes and apartments just so they can increase their profits while more and more working people are becoming homeless. They don't care about creating affordable housing and a lot of the local governments don't care either because they continue to grant building permits to these developers instead of making sure that affordable housing is being built.
Yes. This is crazy. The city brags too that there are 100 new units of "affordable" housing. The rents start at $1,500 for 500 square feet. Wtf?
It sounds exactly where I live, my friend. But this not an isolated issue. It's across the entire country.
Sadly, same here in Australia
Have an acquaintance who just became homeless--she is 71, has to use a walker, and bought a van to live in. We helped her move her belongings into storage units, even though we live over 33 miles away. I have had two different homeless people move in temporarily in the past to help them get on their feet. The home I live in now--is too small--and I have a daughter in college, and parents in their mid to late eighties I have to be availble for, plus I still work full-time in my sixties. It is a dire situation when 70-year -olds are priced out of their homes--I see them everyday on the streets. Many are elderly women.
I am afraid the notion or idea until they get back on their feet is just a dream... The truth is, once you become a victim of these systems, you can never recover...
& then tv shows present scavengers gloating over acquiring storage units filled w/s'one's personal belongings. Or acquiring houses s'one lost due to any unfortunate circumstances!
@@phylliselizahb1041 Buying a cheap (foreclosed) house protects you from homelessness. Are you going to shame people for doing what they need to do to prevent poverty?
@@pm2886Agree. It's hardly the buyers fault, if the previous owner couldn't afford the property, is it? Often that's the only way to buy your own home! The bank is selling it anyway. If I were in need of a property, I'd buy a repossessed house with no 2nd thought. The bank won't just leave it there, rotting.
@@jacqueline8559 Exactly. It's this attitude (that we can avoid buying houses just to save someone's feelings) that is a sign of privilege.
The US has no safety net. I am 57 and was homeless for 3 yrs. Now I'm in an apt. Working, and anxious all the time. Don't trust I'll have a roof over my head for long.
We call it working slavery...In Europe is bit easier, but how I see, the approaching is very quick to American.
Can you say “Section 8?”
Yes it does. You just didn't meet eligibility requirements to qualify.
Family is your safety net. It's the only way.
@@stevenhanson6057Waiting lists for Section 8 nationwide are either closed or years long. It’s not as easy as to even get emergency housing of any kind including for both elderly and disabled people.
These are such strong women, living in such difficult times. Hope their lives will get better.
I feel so bad for these women. They don't deserve this. I am so blessed. I am 86. I pray they will have permanent shelter soon or already.
Prayers do not feed or protect them.
@@RedEyeification prayers may lead to that.
@@jeanelizabethterry7583 Prayers may lead to death.
@@jeanelizabethterry7583I don't condemn others for their religious beliefs although I'm an athiest.
But to suggest prayers will help someone climb out of homelessness is short-sighted.
And they say oh it's only in US, it's literally everywhere not only in the US. Everywhere there are homeless people, high prices and difficulty to afford things
And this is what people in the US need to wake up and see. It is all over the world but people only watch certain media news that regurgitates the same old thing over and over and groups of tweakers.
No it is senior on fixed incomes, vets, young working poor - so many not in the drug box. Some end there due to hopelessness but many other do what they can to keep moving forward and keep from drowning.
Corporations buy up single family homes over citizens. At 67 and hoping to retire soon, I am a single medical event away from the street. And so many I know so close to being there as well.
We need to be kinder. But I don't know what the answer is since it is complex multilayered issue. And while a nation wide issue each state and then city also involved. What a bloody mess in so many ways.
This is not just a problem in Australia, it is very prevalent here in the states. It’s so sad that anyone has to experience this.
look at Europe and it gets much colder there...
Ppl don’t have to experience this. These are policy decisions made by governments who care more for rich ppl and corporations than the majority of its citizens. Homeless ppl didn’t create the system. They are the result of the system.
I think it's a problem everywhere.
It’s so bad here even tents are illegal!
The same in Canada.Two adults working full time job. The house's price goes up 😢 and even a condos has become something unreal dues to the cost of condo fees
No one is immune to homelessness or houselessness....
Plenty of wealthy people are very immune to homelessness. They’re unfortunately the ones who are quite unsympathetic towards working on solutions to fix it. Much easier to sweep it all under the carpet…
@@kingtrance307 , Anyone can lose everything within the blink of an eye, but you are correct in the fact that many of them are very unsympathetic.
It’s really scary, that’s why I always pay my rent first, before anything else.
No one except people who invested and created some net worth over 100K or more.
@@ushapedcurve3831 , Even them.
Much love to all these women. I’m so sorry for what they are going through. Shame on the government
Praise to DW News for their work on this issue.Gods strength to these woman in this situation and to the producers of this documentary.
Countries with so many natural resources and yet failed to take care of their citizens. Sad.
The most heart-breaking thing is that this is all happening by design.
@@nachannachle2706yawn
And your government make you think that Islam is bad thing, your government following demon they wanna distroy humanity in very good looking and cold way ,
Your countries looks pretty but how many people suicide, in Gaza no body suicide because they follow Allah the only one god
The rich need poor people to keep the price of everything low!
same as Canada, USA are traditional already with homeless and shitty heaklthcare
Our world has a really serious problem in distribution of wealth, it is a shame to have homelessness in developed countries.
But for a lot of migrants, being homeless in a developed country beats having a home in hopelessness and terror.
This has been in the works/plan for 50 years
Humans have the right to move as they see fit.@@shauncameron8390
I found myself homeless (male) in my 70s. I had a good 4WD, built a bed in the back. I felt so grateful. I hardly looked homeless with this car. Then 12mths later the engine seized. Only remedy a new engine. I don’t have that sort of money. I’m stuck now at a back beach dreading the day they tell me to move on. I pay the rego to keep the plates. I sometimes get so down and wonder how much more can I take.
It's disgusting that you have to live like this. I too was homeless for a period 3 years ago and it was beyond frightening. You are only living in survival mode and never ever have a chance to rest. So grateful that I am doing better now but still afraid of going back to having no shelter. I will be 65 next month and have also wondered why at times I need to go on. Then I have a day, or even a week that goes so well that I'm glad I'm still here. I say this, hoping that you too can believe it will get better even though it may not seem that way. I hope soon you once again...get to have a place where you can close and lock the door, and not have to worry about the outside world. God Bless you.
Hang in there, trust God in all situations 🙏🏾
Hey man, how much would the engine cost? I don't have a lot of money but if it's within reason/if others can pitch in I'm sure we can get you a new engine
@@farhanrahman4454 i live in west oz, i rang around, the usual answer i got was 10k - 15k.
@farhan maybe a go fund me for him?
I am 56 and live in the USA. If it were not for my family, I could be homeless due to health issues. Very scary 😢
Read my post about housing turning into an investment for the wealthy
That's the American way.
Come to my country, Vietnam, it is not much expensive from your social security. You have online job could be the best.
I really wonder why white people talks a lot about being homeless and yet does not move their asses to work hard at any work to keep themselves from being homeless. When we arrived in Australia from Vietnam in the 1970's we only had the clothes in our backs and were penniless. We did not speak a word of English except for my father who worked as a translator for the Americans during the war. Now I am an engineer with doctorate degree, my sister a doctor (surgeon) and our youngest is a solicitor and owner of 8 houses for lease. We each have our own houses with no mortagage to pay. My parents worked 2 jobs everyday, 16 hours a day to support us. Now my parents has 10 houses for lease and condo units in 3 countries in Asia. If we can do it, why on earth you guys can not do it? Is it because you guys are very picky in work you do? It is because you guys give up so easily? Is it you guys are lazy and expect the government to provide and do everything for you, except may be to wipe your buttoms?
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I am very much able to relate to this documentary. I lived this nightmare for 11.5 years. 5 years were in shelters or temporary accommodation. The other 6.5 years were spent sleeping rough in a vehicle or on the street. I was 48 yo when this nightmare started due to family violence. I am now 61 years old. I have been in permanent housing for 2.5 years. I will always have the fear in the back of my mind that I could end up back out there again. It does change you forever. Peace and love to all those who have experienced homelessness and who are currently homeless.
How sad Linda said that her mom hated her and her brother... that is heartbreaking. I don't understand how a mother hates her children.
We don't know if it was actually the mother, who caused the problem. More often it's the homeless person who has the issues.
They are out there!
Sadly these kind of Mother's do exist. I can testify to that. So sad.
@@pm2886actually no. What came first the apple or the tree? The tree. The parent. Parents are always to blame not just the children. Society is also to blame. Everyone loves to cast the blame on the most vulnerable and weak. The problem is with the greedy, entitled, spoiled, selfish rich.
@@margaretlemmon1143 Sure, the parents created the dysfunctional person .. but I guarantee that in almost every case of homelessness, the homeless person is the ongoing problem. They're often unwilling to change.
More and more people are driven into homelessness because of exploding costs of housing everywhere.
We as a human society must change our mindset that homelessness only happens to losers. It's so wrong. Lets build a kinder society together.
< exploding costs of housing>
Due to exploding taxes, insurance, repair and maintenance costs, real estate prices, demand, restrictions and fees, etc.
To be honest, tears came to my eyes while watching this video clip because I thought we live in such an unfair world! Furthermore, if this is the reality in rich countries, what about poor or peripheral nations? In this world, billions of money are spent on wars and related issues, but how many people in the same world live without houses and doors as well as a slice of bread?
What struck me abut this video is none of the women had done anything that was their own fault. They are remarkably resilient, and full of initiative. Usually, there is some kind of assumption that homeless people have been irresponsible, substance abusers, or something like that. Not the case. So, to my mind, the blame is to be put on our society, the government and the economy. And we, as electors, are also responsible for this state of affairs by letting it happen.
That attitude is often referred to as "victim-blaming" or "stigmatization." It involves unfairly attributing homelessness to personal failings, such as irresponsibility or substance abuse, rather than recognizing the complex systemic factors that contribute to homelessness, such as lack of affordable housing, economic inequality, and inadequate support systems for mental health or addiction issues. This stigma can perpetuate misconceptions and hinder efforts to address the root causes of homelessness.
I see those woman have at least money to survive - probably they have retirement or any source of money for food , car repairs and keeping it tide. They dress also ok - not like homeless man would - dirty and found in trash. . I learned that about 80% of unpayed loans in ex USA were taken by woman. About eventual state of their loans (if any) I did not hear here Instead I heard about professinal carriere and this could lead to be entitled to loans. When job is lost and loan is to pay then homeless is predicted.
In the first story the woman didn't watch the finances, her partner did. That is her fault for not keeping aneye on the money until it was too late.
@@TS-rd7oy I understand your perspective that individuals should be responsible for managing their finances, but it's also essential to consider the broader context here. Financial control and abuse are issues that many people, especially women, face in relationships. In some relationships, one partner controls all the finances, leaving the other partner with little or zero access or knowledge about their own money. This form of manipulation creates a power dynamic that can make it extremely difficult for someone to leave the relationship or make independent financial decisions. And it can, and does result in homelessness for someone who leaves (vs remain with an abuser) but lacks access to financial resources or assets. Unfortunately, victim-blaming is a deeply ingrained and difficult mindset to change and this topic may challenge worldviews. Victim blaming itself often arises from a lack of empathy and understanding, leading to judgmental and dismissive attitudes toward individuals who have experienced trauma or adversity,
It's SO EASY to BLAME the vulnerable victim that people do it with chilling callousness.
Having a basic home to provide safety and shelter should be considered a human right.
It is a human right but it's not taken seriously.
@@deborahcurtis1385
Because it's all for PR.
So who should be forced against their will to provide said basic home?
@shauncameron8390 the effin government that we pay taxes to.
My daughter was raging, violent, I called 911. Homeless that day, I'm thrown out and never allowed to contact family again. Now my town is out to jail me for being homeless. That's greatness. Great country.
I'm sorry, Patricia, that's terrible. Who threw you out? Why?
Kids whose parents break up and other family instabilities, often grow up with anger issues. It's a multi generational problem exacerbated by the demands of a very controlling society. Everyone is to blame.
@@reader1236 city laws require I stay away from the family because one was willing to risk my safety that day, and she's still in legal jeopardy. Criminalizing the victims seems to be the rule, here.
You know there's an issue when it happens on a global scale.... 😥
this is completely unrelated but your display picture made me laugh lol
@@tyiffpeijc8702 Thanx, I like making ppl laugh/smile. ;)
I can see your arrogant attitude, you gonna end like those women
Exactly!
Greed is insipid!
55, Male and crying after watching this powerful documentary and hearing from these most lovely women. How can i help?❤
Helping to start minny villages around the world an put a helping hand for organick gardening chickens eggs crafts ect so people can feel useful an work together as community to take money made an have a village market ... There are little things everyone can do to feel human an good about who they are . A off grid community with solar an farm life an put back in the kitty to build more from a portion of profits . They use to say it takes a community to raise kids today we need each other to live an love life again an be safe ❤ God Bless U ...
Start by listening, and being a safe person to talk to. Offer help if you can, if not, being a safe person with a safe sofa can be a lifeline.
You can help by raising the next generation according to current and future conditions .. instead of for conditions which no longer exist.
Make sure you own a paid for family home - no matter how modest. Support your kids' education to the point they qualify for high paying degrees or solid trade apprenticeships, and allow them to live at home rent free for as long as they need to save a downpayment for their own place. Be a stable, honourable, responsible, frugal, clean-living parent .. so they have a role model for survival into the future.
That's what it takes now. It's especially important for families which aren't wealthy.
Start tiny house villages. ❤
I cried too! We need to be lobbying politicians and making a big noise about this!!!
The usual excellent DW documentary. I have passed the link on to a number of my friends. Education on homelessness is key.
The breakdown of the family unit is wrecking havoc across the world. What happened to the days when you had your uncle, auntie, grandfather all living in the same city? This "globalism" with families moving all over the world for work opportunities creaties the "chasm" that we are seeing around the world. Single people are vulnerable and especially vulnerable to homelessness.
Joint families were a norm before in India.. still is in villages.
Wish it was the same in cities.now people die alone without anyone to look after them.
I feel a family should stay put in one place under one roof.
You are assuming people want to be with families. Some families are terribly abusive, especially to women. Thos kind of life could be better than being abused by family members
Agree that the normalization of movin away from home/family/friends is part of this. It made sense when I was coming up in the 1970s-'80s - moving to another city could actually mean a better job, etc. I think it happens more, last 15 years or so, around folks struggling harder to simply survive; such as people who've had to leave areas because of natural disasters or industry breakdown. And because it became such a regular activity that people don't tend to question or think it through. There are less and less safety nets for anyone, but to get back to the focus of this video; perhaps least of all for aging women.
It's Capitalism at fault here, not Globalism!
@@jaikanths875 globalism and capitalism work side by side in our modern society. One is not acting without the other. You can say globalism has accelerated capitalism.
Heartbreaking. Sending lots of love to all these wonderful Women ❤
What a brave woman who lives in a van. God bless her. 😊
Every Western country has the same formula the Richer get richer and the poor get poor and keep the masses divided by racism for one can feel more Superior than another I wonder if there ever be a day when folks will wake up and realize we all in the same game🌄🦍❤️
We really aren't, your less evolved and sub human
No cause people are too stoopido
The government is the one that takes all the money from the rich and does nothing for the poor. The people in parliament are the ones taking all the money and keeping it for themselves.
You mean the french revolution?
This problem is global.
Im 57. My daughter died almost two years ago. My family thought it would be a good idea get her 12 day old baby who has health issues. I loved my granddaughter before she was born. However, I knew that the best thing would of been to adopt her out to a younger couple who badly wanted a baby. I have been a single parent all of my adult life and worked two jobs and struggled. I thought all that stress anger and guilt would be over. Everyone who wanted US to take the baby have no time for her. My mom is 80. I do not know how Im going to get through this again. My biggest fear is being homeless and now in addition to this fear - losing my granddaughter because at some point I will be unable to provide. Everything is so expensive. I feel myself dying thinking of what Im in for and what she is in for. I live in USA
🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
@milkdreams.never.fadeaway ty so much
In the US Your granddaughter is eligible to receive social security benefits due to the death of her mother. As her caregiver you should apply for her to receive benefits which is a monthly check and medical coverage. Just call the Socual Security Administration in your area.
The answer seems obvious to me. It's what I would do, without hesitation.
You and your granddaughter need to move in to your mother's home (which we can assume is paid for, given she's 80). You can all be a wonderful support to each other, and at the same time dramatically increasing your security, plus dramatically reducing your cost of living.
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This is why women need to make their own money and never just trust a man for financial safety.
Women do make their own money, but they generally make less, are more educated (education is expensive in Australia), have to pay for the majority of child care costs because the Australian child support system is terribly broken, have less superannuation and are unable to get the same approvals for housing - rent or mortgages- that men get. Australia is a patriarchal economy. Women do try, they do work and they do stand up but there are a lot more barriers that keep them in poverty and homelessness.
I am in UK and I am so shocked to watch this video. I always thought that Australia is huge land, plenty to house people and rich country. Yes, homelessness can happen to anyone.
I always bear in mind that we should have emergency money just in case. When times are good spend wisely and save. I was unlucky to lose my husband, he passed away aged 60! I am on my own but I manage, I have friends and small family. I socialise and be happy.
I hope you ladies find good places and be happy too.
Life in the West is a constant Olympic marathon. You can not take rest or slow down.
Living in the world for that matters when one don’t have money look at the developing world. Worse
Why is the shelters and the women home full of expensive stuff? That kitchen vent is fabor. 5 times more expensive than the normal ones, that lady had a nice armchair I can’t afford either. Let’s be sensible and use the money better and help more people
You want to look at West but Is anything better in East like in China, Russia, N Korea or Japan? Look at woman in the streets - it is proof. Homeless are everywhere and in some places additionaly war, social accountibilty system, jobless and starving. .
So we'll Said.
Move to Afghanistan then. Nice scenery and no western influence at all
Because there's no options for Working Class people.
In the past, there were neighborhoods set aside for people who weren't rich. But nowadays, the real estate people are prioritizing only them.
Despite rich people only being 17% of the population.
I really wonder why white people talks a lot about being homeless and yet does not move their asses to work hard at any work to keep themselves from being homeless. When we arrived in Australia from Vietnam in the 1970's we only had the clothes in our backs and were penniless. We did not speak a word of English except for my father who worked as a translator for the Americans during the war. Now I am an engineer with doctorate degree, my sister a doctor (surgeon) and our youngest is a solicitor and owner of 8 houses for lease. We each have our own houses with no mortagage to pay. My parents worked 2 jobs everyday, 16 hours a day to support us. Now my parents has 10 houses for lease and condo units in 3 countries in Asia. If we can do it, why on earth you guys can not do it? Is it because you guys are very picky in work you do? It is because you guys give up so easily? Is it you guys are lazy and expect the government to provide and do everything for you, except may be to wipe your buttoms?
So true
@@ashareeves7282this is known as gentrification, one of the evils of the modern world.
The middle class is disappearing. It's happening slowly but surely.
@@deborahcurtis1385 I lived most of my life near Chicago but was in Louisville for a while in the 1980s, shortly after Reaganomics took a toehold on our country. During the week of the Kentucky Derby their newspaper had a feature on what the city and the Derby might be like in the future. One statement proved to be very prophetic. It stated that there won’t be much of a middle class in the si-called new economy, and that bets placed on the horses would likely be either two dollars or two thousand dollars. Really nailed it, wouldn’t you say?
Very powerful documentary! Thank you to the creators and the interviewees.
There are so many rich people with enough money to fix the whole issue, even if it's just to provide houses/rooms. It boggles my mind how so many psychotics get rich and offer nothing to the world that got them there.
@@osiris7208 I thought that's what I said. Not sure where that came from. Weird.
They are reptiles in suits and ordinary clothing. Walking upright. They are everywhere
There’s a reason they got rich is cause they work harder than everybody. These cunts just want a hand out like they’ve got there whole life
Usually by doing something illegal
And what do the billionaires do….blame the consumers.
Didn't I just read that there were 100,000 new immigrants into Australia last month? At a time when Australians cannot afford to rent or to buy a home to live in. At the same time rich foreigners turn up to house auctions clutching wads of cash to buy houses.
Your real problem is your building laws. Here in South Africa you can buy a cheap piece of land and once plans passed build your own house but Australian laws make it very difficult. You need licenced traders for everything which makes it very expensive. My husband and I built our house ourselves using in some cases second hand building materials, the only person we had to employ was the electrician.
What are you, the owner of Australia?
try living in Canada where over a MILLION came in. Trudeau has destroyed this country!
You ' re right . 500.000 new immigrants every year is this socialist governments goal.And cashed up/ money laundry practising chinese buying up houses : Despicable!!( Im a EU migrant myself, living here 🇦🇺 since 12y.)
@@trishdelacour8746It’s not the cost of the house, it’s the land that’s expensive. Same thing in Canada.
Well done 👏
It makes me emotional with feelings of sadness, inadequacy and frustration.
Thanks for watching and taking the time to share your thoughts!
It's politics. The lack of a political will to end homelessness.
Because politicians own estate - they don't want to give up power
Its politics what causes homelessnes - too much regulation with building a house making it expensive. Cheap debt driving house prices through the roof. Politics is the cause, not solution
That is a man dressed up like a woman. Whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat
@@TheAdamAdyAddictions and anti social beliefs cause a lot of homelessness. Most of the people on the street want help that enables them, without changing them.
How about people with certain types of lifestyle eg drugs , gambling ect
I’m worried about all these people living in cars….what happened when they get so old they have physical issues?
Climbing from the back seat to the front is getting tougher at 69
There are elderly people living in cars right this moment. They're cold and hungry.
@@MilesCobbett 😢
I watch their RUclips channels. Either their children will intervene or they will pass away in their van/RV 😢
I love Margaret and her van. Such a great lady with a great attitude. Good on her.....
In 30-50 years, when the current generations of single women grows old - the amount of women affected by this will be much greater. This is so sad on so many levels.
Only if they keep ignoring all the warning signs. And those warning signs have been loud and clear for at least the last five years ... if not ten.
@JohanTorres-q2x The loud and clear ones - of which there have been many. I live in the same world you do, and I saw them. Lots of people saw them. Perhaps you simply chose to believe things would always stay the same? That nothing bad could happen?
Many of those women are women who look down on homeless people and cannot fathom the possibility that one day it will be them.
@@margaretlemmon1143 Women are no different to men. If they start planning ahead for a financially secure retirement when they're in their 20's, they'll be fine - just like men.
Governments main responsibility is safety, health and shelter of its citizens. It fails miserably. Too much money for bureaucracy and unnecessary endeavours
San Diego today. Remote nomads helped drive up rent. Mechanics, store managers, cashiers, ems drivers, teachers cant afford to live near work. Gas is over $5 and groceries are sky high. We rent rooms in strangers homes to get through.
We should be building millions of homes globally using hempcrete, bamboo, and wood to stop climate change. Shelter, electricity, food, and water are essentials so they should be affordable.
Containers homes with improve modification. We human can go to the moon, affordable housing should be accessible
Wont EVER happen, there is way to much greed and evil in this world, ppl need Jesus or someone or something in their lives
With organic gardens and food forests
@@weldinggirl I m for Jesus if he is building house for homeless people on eath.
Greenhouses built on the south or north side of the homes with thermal blankets and large diameter underground pipes would make heat pumps highly efficient, and with the superior insulation and breathability of hempcrete the cost of heating and cooling these homes will be significantly reduced.
Homelessness is caused by politics, period.
I have lived in so called third world countries and they still have one asset helping them not to have homeless people; deregulated housing.. where everyone is free to build houses to rent out. Whether it's in Kenya or Ghana or Nigeria or Congo, you'll see "ghettos" everywhere where someone can pay rent of $15 a month and have a roof over their head even if that person earns just $2 a day he will Never be homeless.
Go to the US, and it's terrible.. people who have 2 jobs earning $2500 monthly can't find anywhere to rent.
Politics is mad... I rather have people sleep in ghettos with shared bathrooms and sleeping I'm 4 walls rooms than having them homeless
You are so true 🌄🦍❤️
"eregulated housing.. where everyone is free to build houses to rent out. " That's slums. You're advocating for dangerous, often life threatening slums.
@@serebii666 i have been to dozens of slums in at least 10 countries in Africa, I would choose slums any day over homelessness. And yes, slums are always safe, they have local government management, they have law enforcement and police... There few unsafe slums where a poor working person wouldn't feel safe.
There usual problems of course that come from many people living together with limited infrastructure like garbage collection or piped water..but Still better than homelessness and unaffordable housing..
I don't advocate for slums, I'm rather in support of any solutions against homelessness and unaffordable housing.
@@mugumyapaultheafricannomad9488 "they have law enforcement and police" Tell that to the notorious favelas of Rio de Janeiro.
You are nothing but delusional.
"limited infrastructure like garbage collection or piped water." """limited"""" Try non-existent. You really are trying your hardest to idealize slums aren't you?
"any solutions against homelessness and unaffordable housing." Slums are not one such solution.
@@serebii666Slum is better than nothing lol
It's soul - stirring ... why these Older women are homeless... women must work and be financially strong enough to support herself in her old age...
Civilization has entered late-stage capitalism.
Capitalism is an insatiable hunger, one which is inherently incapable of expressing the concept of "enough" - it's a system that must chronically engorge (without pause).
Poverty is the mother of necessity; the comfort of the rich, depends upon an abundant supply of the poor.
the Alchemist
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In America as clemenceau said. We went from empire to barbarism without civilization in the middle. I'm 74. Seen it here my entire life. Every year worse than the last since saint Ronny reagan'.
@@ey67
America is a DINO: democracy in name only.
Electoral college: someone else votes.
Lobbying: sanctioned bribery (from nearly any source).
Filibuster: pout until you win.
@@ey67
America is a DINO: democracy in name only.
Electoral college: someone else votes.
Lobbying: sanctioned bribery (from nearly any source).
Filibuster: pout until you win.
@@ey67
America is a DINO: democracy in name only.
Electoral college: someone else votes.
Lobbying: sanctioned bribery (from nearly any source).
Filibuster: pout until you win.
@@ey67 America is a DINO: democracy in name only.
Electoral college: someone else votes.
Lobbying: sanctioned bribery (from nearly any source).
Filibuster: pout until you win.
How sad, her mom hated her children, how terribly sad
There are many mothers like this. They bought into the romance of partnering up and having children only to become a slave. It's a generation thing. Hopefully, the current generation. Every time my mother looks at us, she sees my Dad in us and has complete contempt. But by God, does she light up with talking to anyone outside the family. I've known her contempt for me since my earliest memories at the age of 4. Women can work and save up to correct such mistakes now. So there may be a chance for children not to be broken for life cause their parents did not get it right. The emotional damage is for life and it is on my shoulders to manage it for life. Even with years of therapy it does not ever go away.
My heart goes. Out to you all. I have been homeless afew times in 57 years I love the way your all I bracing what you have and have left behind what you don't. I have finely found a place. Over 55s housing quite nice I even have a balcony. Love and light to you all from liverpool England
amazingly directed, thoughtful, informing, doco - thankyou
Thanks for watching and for your positive feedback!
So beautiful documentary, as a single woman myself appreciate the reality this brings.
Currently homeless for the first time, in my 40's. It is exceptionally hard mentally, physically, and spiritually. It really only takes one bad illness to lose it all
❤
Next do one on why there is a push for high migration in these countries that already have a housing shortage...
They produce more children for more taxes & new voting 🗳️ bloc.
It's because the governments are doing this deliberately to destroy western civilization meanwhile politicians making lots of money and many people seem unaware
I'm saddened by the fact that a mother would hate her own children enough to leave home to neighbors. Deep seated mental illness.
Money for Ukraine and Israel and no money to end homelessness. What a world
You're exploiting the existence of the homeless for your own (rather mindless) crusade against Ukraine.
@@TheDanEdwardsCrap
Incompréhensible et honteux de ne pas utiliser l'argent pour ses proches citoyens en détresse.
In the name of regional stability, ideology
Karma, Palestinians been suffering for over 70 years already!! and Karma is eventually is going to strike, this is just the beginning!!
This is about political policy. Australia is admitting a record number of immigrants at a time where there is a significant shortage of housing for their own, tax-paying citizens. Immediately upon entering every immigrant needs a roof over their heads. Of course this exacerbates the housing issues!! The government is not listening to the will of the people that they are supposed to represent and have their own agenda.
Australia is going to become one big tent city
I have 2 degrees but no support system. I was homeless due to illness. It was devastating. I dont smoke, drink, or do drugs. There was no state or federal assistance to help me. I lost everything.
Only a minority of people are truly wealthy in the wealthy West.
Funny how the more left you go with that logic, the more poor most people get. I wonder what it... could it be... Socialism the opiate of the masses? No way!
West is bankrupt, western countries on debts, it's a demonic countries, such a machine to destroying people keeping them away from God, and they not only ruin people inside now they want to spread it everywhere in the world, we are the people of God that's why they called us terrorists,
We stand for God and they stand for greed and lust
The law and economic system became perfectly efficient to serve those who are connected with that system It means prefectly uses all those not connected. Just as in socialists countries.
Very touching and eye opening! Thank you!
As I watched this I’m in the verge of tears. I was a stay home mom til my kids were teenagers. I went to a vocational program and became a dental assistant. I started working right away in 2015 where I did my internship. I was there til last summer I decided to leave the job because the oral surgeon I worked for was mentally abusive and went to work for another one and was same treatment 😢 I quit because I was having anxiety attacks on the job and was shaking during surgery and it wasn’t fair for the patient safety since they were under anesthesia. I feel so sad that since February 2024 I haven’t worked in what I love because I am frozen. My ex husband was a narcissist and mentally abusive and these 2 doctors were the same. Now I’m scared to have any bosses. I feel paralyzed w fear. I’m glad my kids are in their mid 20’s and I told them I can’t help them w all the bills and I have been living w my fiance in Downtown Long Beach, CA rent is expensive and I feel guilty not contributing but I need therapy. I have dealt w so much abuse even as a child I was raped at 5-9 yrs old😢 I just feel overwhelmed 😢
I hope you find happiness and peace in life and that things start looking up for you soon.
I hope and pray you find more peaceful days ahead of you.
25:00 that woman talking about her mother who died and she made sure herself and her brother get nothing.. and she left the house to the neighbors instead.... The way mom didn't like her children...
That right there is one reason I think that most of the people should never have kids. There's simply way too many parents who became parents against their own interest but because of society pressure...
that sounds insane, how would you become a parent based on society pressure?
@@UCiWrMgES50tlUhV3l6NqjNA loads of women are asked for 2 decades when they will produce a grandson or granddaughter.
I received this kind of question/pressure from my family, even from the extended family, since my early 20's to my early 40's and the last 5 years because they drove me mad my answer was "when I'll be a millionaire, you want to chip in?"
Eventually my family stopped asking and shaming me for refusing to bring a child into this world.
Everybody should earn their keep and not depend on inheritance
@@kiharawaweru30 and when we won't be able to earn our keep what should we do? Will you provide us with a overdose of morphine? Thank you for your generosity
They must've been really terrible children for their mother to do this.
The ladies who live in a van have far better lives than those who are homeless in the USA.
You have no idea. The weather conditions in Australia are extreme a van is a tin can it heats up unbearably and conducts the cold.
Yeah I've lived in a car. It's depressing asf
So now it's better or ok just because some homeless live in van while others on the street? Is this what is come to now, your far better off and consider your self lucky because you a have a van or a car as a home and not the streets.
In Canada you get harassed by the law if you sleep/live in your van, it's against the law and that needs to change. You can be lucky to fly under the radar for a while but you are not allowed to park on the street or in a park or the cops will come knocking. With housing the cost it is this needs to change and fast.
Better get a Toyota sienna hybrid that can provide a/c or heat all day and night for a couple dollars. 36mpg too.
Thank you for this powerful and thought-provoking documentary. The Garden House is a blessing. Having a place to live (apartment/home) gives these women a sense of empowerment, independence, dignity and safety. They are now in control of their lives and important life decisions. The Garden House is a God-send for many homeless women in Australia.
Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment!
Fantastic documentary. Thank you DW.
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This is such a brilliant documentary. Seeing the women go through these hardships is very sad and my heart goes to them. More representation of women and documentaries focused on women!! Thank you Margot Robbie for being at the forefront
100% hypocrisy
I'm a 47 year old houseless American woman (widow). I have worked for 35 years paying taxes and into the government, before getting hurt on the job. I was able to live 1 year off my savings before losing my home. I live now bouncing around between my children. God said take care of the orphans and widows, and nobody seems to care.
It’s interesting that the same things are happening in every western country at the same time. Once you realise it’s all deliberate it makes more sense
Totally
By round hats....
People don't really love eachother as they claim.
Capitalism is simply accepting our own greedy nature.
Competition is beneficial but we can do that without being greedy
There is a role for government but people voted for low taxes and small government and this is the result.
@@deborahcurtis1385 the government is a corporation. What are the wars for, you say?
So very sad the lady whose mum hated her, and her brother. For the Will to be given to the neighbours...how hurtful and humiliating and nasty. She's been SO courageous... she moved 25 times. 🧡🙏🌱
If I’d been the neighbour, I really don’t think I could have accepted that.
It's hard to believe it, because you can sue them. You have the right to inherit from your parents, so you can contest the will.
These women are so brave and inspirational ❤
Actually, it's women over 45 and mostly single mothers who are becoming homeless.
This hidden gem of a comment is very true!!!!!!
It can happen to everyone, male or female. Agree that woman are in a more venerable position.
Can you cite me where there are more homeless women than men? I find it hard to believe.
80% of homeless are men. Women 90% (men 10%) with children get government housing. Most of the emerging homeless women are older single women who could not afford to buy a house and as they get older do not earn as much or loose their job and can no longer rent. This is an example of why we need a strong family support. Lack of family or Family breakdown plunges people into poverty and homelessness.
@@BobTheBob647 There's not more homeless women, it's just that their number is increasing more in percentage terms. Typical trick by modern media to ignore men
I lived in my Jeep and then a storage unit for 3 yrs. I did nothing wrong, went home to take care of my Mom and lost everything. My husband, Mom, Brother, dog, home.
How did you 'lose' everything? I'm sorry to be so blunt .. but I'm genuinely curious. Did you not inherit your parents' home? If not, why not? Did everyone else die? What about the home you owned with your husband? Did your brother not have property you benefitted from? Where are your kids? If you don't have kids, do you not have nieces, nephews, or friends who could help you out?
Instead of building these tiny, tiny houses that soon become claustrophobic, they need to construct facilities (similar to mobil homes) where you can rent space by the day, and other sections to rent by the week or the month.
Providing water, internet, showers, garbage disposal, laundry, etc for people (students as well) who want/need to live out of vans or cars.
Any rent is instant instability. And tiny houses aren't claustrophobic to us who reside within them.
After watch this documentary, i feel that i need to be more gratetul with a house that i have. Even it was just a simple old wood & bamboo house of my parent in village.
Where are you?
If I'd live in Australia and I had a home with extra rooms, I'd be happy to welcomed these women into my home while they get on their feet again. Australia, please consider helping out these beautiful women. 🙏
I think that too. I'm lucky to own a small home in country NSW Australia. I watch a lot of documentaries like this, and feel guilty that I a house with a spare room, I spend all day in my garage. Lots of homeless families living in tents in Sydney, while I'm living the dream in the country. I am retired, so don't have to work, I'm paying my mortgage with my disability pension.
When my daughter and I were living in our van I was asking around if we could just park outside someone's home to feel safe, not one person offered..... people here are very selfish and greedy and I found a lot of people who work I. Welfare do it for the ego boost "to look like a caring person" but would never open their door to someone...luckily one particular person helped us and I'm.forever grateful....
Poverty is a policy choice.
poverty is also: wrong individual live decisions. Every woman of the film made some.
@dunjaausmosbach4898
Actually, you have that bassakwards
Wealthy women make poor choices too. But because of their wealth, they don’t suffer the ill effects
If you are working class or below every choice you make is “ wrong “
@@emilyfeagin2673 No, I am working class too. In my life I always had my finances in mind too (amongst other things). If you had other priorities, I am sorry.
Yes i never work in my live .Have a nice app .healthcare an money.
14:27
There's a city in my area that also did this. The old factories closed down. And they converted them into apartments.
(Combined with the dense houses that were already in the surrounding area)
On paper, they have the lowest rate of homelessness in my state. But they were the only ones who did a project like this.