Meet Michael! Meet Michael, our courageous client from Momentum Collective’s Aboriginal Homelessness Prevention Service. At 43 years of age, Michael went from being homeless to securing his first residence in the Northern Rivers region with the assistance of Momentum Collective. “One time, it was pouring rain, a big storm hit. Within an hour of speaking on the phone to me, two Momentum Collective workers arrived with a tent and a sleeping bag to keep me warm. They gave me things that meant a lot to me, like a pillow and a mattress.” With the proper support, Michael navigated his way out of homelessness.
“It’s life-changing! You really have no idea how much my life has changed. To anyone in the same situation, I would say make a plan and follow it through, don’t take on too much at once and definitely link up with Momentum Collective. They have helped me in so many ways! It is like a dream. I am not scared anymore. I’m not living on the streets or in the bush. I am safe. Here, I don’t have to worry and I have a home”.
It’s like a dream... I was on the streets since I was seven and now I have a home.”
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