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Old tech, new purpose With flus, viruses and other bacteria rife across commonly used surfaces, a Lilydale metal works company set out to provide a solution for supermarkets and their trolleys. Using an ultraviolet light disinfection technique, the surface of trolleys and hand-held baskets can be rid of the microorganisms causing these illnesses to spread in just seconds. Now, with a prototype designed and manufactured, with the help of a leading UVC expert, Rovin Metal Works hopes to engage with supermarkets and shopping centres to see if this technique is viable. To read more, turn to page 7
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Youth are in crisis By Mikayla van Loon The rate of children and young people accessing homelessness services without a parent or guardian has hit record figures, worrying local homelessness organisations. The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) released new statistics indicating that 13,300 unaccompanied children sought help from specialist homelessness services (SHS) in
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the past year. Anchor Community Care chief executive officer Heidi Tucker said it “shows the shocking reality of what homelessness looks like”. The data and Anchor’s experience of working with young people identifies that family breakdowns, family violence and the housing crisis are pushing children and young people into homelessness because of a lack of safety.
Ms Tucker said because of this, young people are not necessarily choosing homelessness but “they are seeking safety, support and wellbeing”. That’s why Anchor and other services are pushing for a youth focused homelessness strategy, as well as more preventative measures to ensure children and young people don’t fall through the gaps. Ms Tucker said the integration of services, to
be able to identify, engage and respond, would be key to preventing and supporting youth facing homelessness. This requires schools, sporting clubs, health and mental health and community groups working together or at least being able to recognise when a child is at risk of homelessness, and alert the right services. Read the full story on page 6
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