Recipient story
An older gentleman doing it tough after being assaulted and left homeless.
GIVIT
Domestic & Family Violence
Flooding 2022
Christmas 2025
An older gentleman who should be enjoying retirement years, has been left homeless and in financial despair after a serious assault from his previous landlords' son. Being in fear for his safety this gentleman relocated towns and has had to start again. He lost his portable home when his elderly parents died and has been bullied by his 2 younger siblings, with one taking his portable home, when she secured their parents estate, he was left homeless and without a thing, needing to start again. After the assault this gentleman was left homeless again and on a disability pension, life has been difficult and lonely. This gentleman needs to travel back to his previous place of residence to see his doctor which adds another financial burden to his already minimal finances. This gentleman has strong family values and has been left broken by his sibling's behaviour towards him. He suffers with chronic back pain, PTSD and increased isolation since the assault.
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Fuel Voucher - $20
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