Articles tagged: homelessness
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City digs deep for women facing hardship
The Colac community has once again dug deep and donated more than 330 period products to support women and girls experiencing homelessness, hardship and poverty.
September 5, 2025
A Staff Reporter
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Assistance makes a difference
More people are approaching local agencies for support due to homelessness, figures show.
August 8, 2025
Naomi Newcombe
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Backpack partnership benefits district youth
A Colac district community drive is providing material help for homeless youth and foster children.
June 11, 2025
A Staff Reporter
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Paper houses highlight homelessness needs
Six-thousand origami houses will pop up at State Parliament next week to highlight the homelessness crisis across Victoria.
July 24, 2023
Colac Herald Intern
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Homeless rate increases
Homelessness has increased 15 per cent in the Polwarth electorate in five years, a new report says.
June 19, 2023
Naomi Newcombe
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Demand outpacing supply as social housing crisis worsens
Demand for social housing in the Colac region is continuing to grow, new figures show.
November 12, 2021
Billy Higgins
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Colac Otway homelessness highest in state
Colac Otway’s homelessness rate is the highest in the state, new analysis shows.
May 17, 2021
Jacob Traynor
