When
Where
Katie Hall's office
204 Nicholson St
Footscray VIC 3011
Australia
Why
While getting credit for opening the Lighthouse Cafe which provides food but not housing or even a toilet to unhoused Footscray residents, the Salvo’s has been secretly working to close Foley House, a crucial and rare supported accommodation service in Footscray.
There was no announcement; had this not been leaked to the media the community would even know.
Dozens of residents are at risk of becoming homeless again because there is a terrible shortage of housing full stop, and especially suitable supported housing for people with complex needs. Some have been transferred to inferior alternative housing with inadequate support, some are being re-referred to homelessness services.
This is devastating. The community is upset, worried and concerned about the future of the residents and desperately needed housing options in our community.
The community will come together on 14 June 2026 at 11am at MP Katie Hall’s office to seek answers and a commitment of ongoing funding to sustain this critical service. In the meantime, we ask that relocations are paused. Please share widely.
Contact
Footscray Community Response
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footscraycommunityresponse.net
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