Housing.
Support.
Recovery.
No one is immune to a change in circumstances that can leave accommodation unaffordable, unsuitable or unstable.
We help women prevent or resolve homelessness through tailored support, and access to safe and affordable accommodation.
What is homelessness?
Homelessness is a lack of one or more of the elements that represent ‘home’—including a sense of security, stability, privacy, safety, and the ability to control living space. It can look like: couch surfing, living in a car, pet-sitting, house-sitting or over-staying with friends and family. In fact, only 6% of people experiencing homelessness in Australia are sleeping on the streets.
Older women—those aged 55 and over— are the fastest growing cohort of homeless Australians.
What is mental ill-health?
Mental ill-health is an issue that affects all of us at some point in our lives. Nearly half of all Australians will experience a mental illness in their lifetime. So, ‘mental ill-health’ is an umbrella term that includes many different types of experiences that range from mild to severe in their effect on us.
It can be brought on by financial issues, relationship strain, problems at work, or other life challenges. Experiences that are highly stressful or traumatic can also have a big impact on our mental health.
Signs that you may be experiencing mental ill-health include changes in your eating or sleeping pattern, feeling overwhelmed, feeling more emotional than usual, having difficulty thinking clearly or making decisions, or noticing that you are not coping like you were before.
Our team
Our team members are specially trained professionals who are here to support you in the best way possible. They will work with you to tailor services that suit your particular circumstances.
Our impact
“Upon my hospital discharge I was destitute and hopeless.
I had no one to turn to when you gently and lovingly guided me towards stable housing, much needed clinical support and reassurance that I’m not alone and voiceless.”
Read more about the impact we have on our clients lives.
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This year’s #NAIDOC week is all about getting up, standing up, and showing up! It’s about narrowing the gap between good intentions and real, tangible outcomes.
Here at B Miles, we acknowledge the generational disparity and inequality experienced by Aboriginal indigenous communities throughout this land.
And, we’re committed to showing up to fight for systemic change and supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women experiencing homelessness.
We are signatories to the 'Redressing Aboriginal Homelessness Accord' bit.ly/36rAUD3, a partnership of Homelessness NSW, Domestic Violence NSW, and Yfoundations, and continue to be guided by it in our practice.
Want to learn more about #NAIDOCWeek and this year's theme? Check out this explainer from SBS 👉 bit.ly/3ON8t6Z
✨ A BIG thank you to all our generous donors ✨ We wouldn’t be able to go the extra mile without your support! As a small organisation with an unwavering commitment to helping women prevent or resolve homelessness, every dollar we receive makes an incredible difference.
👀 Read about our impact in our Annual Report www.bmiles.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/B-Miles-Annual-Report-2021.pdf
❤️ Become a donor today bit.ly/BMilesDonate
The lack of affordable and social housing is a major social and economic issue that will only get worse if it’s left unaddressed.
According to a report by Housing All Australians, failure to invest in social and affordable housing will cost Australian taxpayers an additional $25 billion per year by 2051. But, if we were to invest today, we’d see $110 billion in benefits. It’s critical that we act now to ensure a future where all Australians can get access to safe and affordable housing 🏠
Lack of affordable housing set to cost Australia $25b a year
www.smh.com.au
Businesses are struggling to find workers who can afford to live within commuting range – and the problem is only going to get worse.