Owen Peter and Antpitt4eastvic

Well that was spicy!
Big thanks to Owen Miller and Peter for the chat this arvo on My First Party podcast youtube.com/@myfirstpart...
What a great day for a natter about our 🌎 😃

Now off to outreach at Queen Vic
#stopmakingpeoplebeg #antpitt4eastvic www.kindcouragechange.com

Yep. Where is the goal for reducing homelessness?
Where is the evidence for minimum payments?
Whats the evidence based goal/min stock level of #publichousing alp/lnp will aim for?
(There isn't one🤨)

Stop throwing scraps at people who are suffering. #stopmakingpeoplebeg
#kindnessandcourage4change

It is a goal we should aspire to.
We are "the lucky country" aren't we?
Aren't we about mateship?

We need to support people to live.
Not force them to grovel to NGOs.
#stopmakingpeoplebeg
#kindnessandcourage4change
Adopt a poverty line measurement.
Evidence based supports
#publichousingsaveslives

Everyone i talk to wants taxreform.
Not increased taxes.

And that is exactly what needs to happen.
Close the loopholes.
Stop the privileged welfare gravy train.
Bring services back in-house.
Cut JSPs.
Get rid of private middlemen.
Strengthen anti-corruption commissions.
And
#stopmakingpeoplebeg

#publichousingsaveslives
Increasing public housing to min 10% housing stock in each LGA
Will support people & relieve strain from other budget folios

If gov were honest about homelessness & our drowning supports
Everyone would be screaming for this.
#kindnessandcourage4change
#stopmakingpeoplebeg

With freedom of choice.
I know at other charities you get what they give you. Suck it up and be grateful.

Why do we keep forcing people to grovel and beg? Breaking their spirit and self worth?

Lets give people their dignity back.
#stopmakingpeoplebeg
#kindnessandcourage4change

a woman is screaming in a black and white photo with the words `` internally screaming '' . Alt: a woman is screaming in a black and white photo with the words `` internally screaming '' .

Sooo. That 20 million can't just go directly to those on supports why??
😠
20 mill doesn't turn into 20 mill of FOOD🍞🍗🥚
People still have to BUY the food from foodbank.
#stopmakingpeoplebeg
Start bringing supports above the poverty line.
End outsourcing responsibility.
@nobodyinpoverty.bsky.social

I am so sick of gov shirking responsibility with
"But we have the supports if you would just access them"

They are bursting at the seems.
Police, healthcare, charities, outreach programs are screaming for help.

No one should have to recommend a "safe" bridge to sleep under.
#stopmakingpeoplebeg

"Just give people enough money to afford to feed themselves maybe?"

Those struggling to survive aren't asking for much.
Don't let people bully you otherwise.

GIVE PEOPLE THEIR DIGNITY BACK.

#stopmakingpeoplebeg
#wecanbebetter
#publichousingsaveslives
#kindnessandcourage4change

Foodbanks aren't free.

As much as the two parties are happy for people to think that.
They aren't.

We need to adopt an agreed poverty line measurement.
Raise payments above that line.
And #stopmakingpeoplebeg

#kindnessandcourage4change
#publichousingsaveslives

Something is broken here.

Someone has just spent a good chunk of time on public transport to get to a Foodbank.
They have to get back to their kids. They don't have the time or funds to spend shopping around.

#stopmakingpeoplebeg
#increasesupports
#kindnessandcourage4change

Wouldn't it be great if the evidence of where the poverty level is, is consulted to improve minimum payments?

Instead of brushing the leftover crumbs off the table. #stopmakingpeoplebeg

If we invested in strong foundations, supporting people, growing communities.
#kindnessandcourage4change

What is your party's goal on public housing? How much % of stock are they aiming for? And why? Based on what evidence?

How are they measuring poverty? Are they measuring poverty?
If not why not?

Vote for evidence based decisions
And let's #stopmakingpeoplebeg
#prioritisedontcompromise

Why do they need the adulation? Just pay your bloody taxes so people are supported.

Oh right. But then you don't have your false shining knight in armour photos ops.
Only giving money to the charity you deem worthy and of your ilk

#stopmakingpeoplebeg
#publichousingsaveslives
#shelterfoodsafety

I'm sure it was $150
based on evidence,
showing that is all that was needed to support people to live full lives above the poverty line...

Or is that just the scraps left? With no goals, no intention of assisting the journey out of poverty, no plan to #stopmakingpeoplebeg? 😒😠

Just listen already

Loved the passion from @phonakins.com and frustration shown by @squigglyrick.bsky.social😔
I think it was @kristin8x.antipovertycentre.org who quoted
"There is no such thing as a responsible budget
that leaves people in poverty.
That,
is NOT,
responsible"
💜😔
#stopmakingpeoplebeg

So empowering.
Loved the passion from @phonakins.com and frustration shown by @squigglyrick.bsky.social 😔
I think it was @kristin8x.antipovertycentre.org who quoted
"There is no such thing as a responsible budget
that leaves people in poverty.
That,
is NOT,
responsible"
💜😔
#stopmakingpeoplebeg

Norelle is among scores living in cars and tents in a once-affordable Queensland city. Some are now being forced to leave Thousands of residents are languishing on the waiting list for social housing in Redcliffe amid a crackdown on rough sleepers

"It wouldn’t be the first time he’s found a rough sleeper dead."😡

We are killing people
After removing their dignity.

The standard you walk past...

#stopmakingpeoplebeg
#publichousingsaveslives
#shelterfoodsafety
#kindnessandcourage4change

www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...

Text talking about gap in equality and raising people out of poverty

Photo of ABC news

Sorry. Setting up for sons 18th. No time to transpose!
But always on my mind and in my heart.
#stopmakingpeoplebeg
#kindnessandcourage4change

Declare a state of emergency for people experiencing homelessness - Petitions - Parliament of Victoria

Sorry. Just found you on here!
And the MPs could sign, share and support www.parliament.vic.gov.au/get-involved...
#charityisfailureofgovernment
#churchandstateseparate
#stopmakingpeoplebeg
#shelterfoodsafety

This.
It doesnt seem like much.
Just buy a new phone!!! 🤨😠😞

ARE U FKN KIDDING ME
People are dying of heat exhaustion rather than turn on their air conditioning.
Skipping meals.
Rationing medications.
Working a job and still on the food bank line.

This is an emergency.
#stopmakingpeoplebeg

Fiddling at the edges.

What a great summing up of what we have in government.

Labor need to realise that business as usual is not what we need right now.
We are in a crisis. We need crisis actions.
Their maintenance policies are just letting the issues ferment and grow.
#stopmakingpeoplebeg

✊
Vic currently has the lowest % of public housing stock.😔
We need an agreed measurement of poverty to assess need.
We need to listen to supports who are bursting at the seems.
& stop palming responsibility to charity. #charityisfailureofgovernment
#stopmakingpeoplebeg
#kindnessandcourage4change💜

I got to hear Hal Pawson speak at the release of the Australian Homelessness monitor 2024.
He was visually upset at having to report that yet again MPs aren't listening to the crisis building.
#publichousingsaveslives
His answer: More evidence based policy ✊

Simple really.
#stopmakingpeoplebeg

I am absolutely furious by this confirmation.
ALP/LNP keep waiving the red flag of "inflation"
Whilst people go homeless, grandma skips her lunch, Jenny's school shoes hurt cos they are too small and mum has to be grateful for whatever the food bank gives her

#shelterfoodsafety
#stopmakingpeoplebeg

Its NOT rocket science!
Investing in the foundations of community and proactive support.
Saves money and strengthens our talent pool. It allows for easier predictable budgeting.

#charityisfailureofgovernment
#stopmakingpeoplebeg

We NEED
#kindnessandcourage4change
Victoria, lets lead the way💪💜