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Hobart s Safe Space homeless program granted lease extension â but must now pay rent
By Adam Langenberg
TueTuesday 9
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WedWednesday 10
MarMarch 2021 at 11:07pm
Judd Nicholls, with his dog Grinna, is a client at Hobart s Safe Space homeless facility.
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For homeless Judd, the Safe Space night program means he can count on being warm and cosy â but the program itself is now looking for a new place of its own, with Hobart s city council not renewing the lease.
Key points:
Its lease was due to expire at the end of March
The council has granted a two-month reprieve but the program s operator must now pay rent
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Assertive outreach service provides assistance to those in need
The City has contracted Aboriginal-led RooForce to deliver outreach services and connect people experiencing homelessness to appropriate services.
Walking around Victoria Gardens, Wellington Square and the malls on a regular basis, the teams can be spotted by their white polo shirts with the City’s Aboriginal artwork and ‘outreach’ written across the back.
“An approachable and friendly outreach team like RooForce enables us to respond immediately to someone’s specific needs,” Lord Mayor Basil Zempilas said.
“The purpose is to establish positive relationships and it is through these relationships that a person can be linked to long-term opportunities.”