What do you visualise of when you think of a library? Maybe your local library, a building you regularly go to in your community. It’s probably not a 85 foot boat! In Norway however this is the local library for many remote villages. Traditionally, the sea has been the main mode of transport along the…
We wanted to share a touching poem by a little known poet, Michael Bell. The rain was pouring, thunder in the distance Her tattered coat offered no resistance I saw her walking, soaking wet Filled with anger and regret Cast aside from all she’s known Living in a cardboard home I had to…
In January we launched the first ever EPIC! Short Story Competition for Primary and Secondary school students across Australia. Addressing the theme Home is… students are invited to submit a short story on what home means to them. In line with our values, we hope to encourage children to think about the importance of a…
Older women in Australia are increasingly at risk of becoming homeless. Lack of superannuation savings, unaffordable housing, divorce and domestic violence all play key roles in this sad trend. Following strong anecdotal evidence that a growing group of people becoming homeless in Australia are women aged over 55 there was a clear need that research…