On Friday 4 October, our buildings will be lighting up in Blue in support of St Bart’s Say G’day initiative. This campaign aims to highlight the positive impact a simple acknowledgment can have on the people doing it tough on our streets.
St Bart’s has been supporting people experiencing homelessness for 60 years and, in that time, they have heard countless stories of their feelings of worthlessness when members of the public turn their gaze, cross the street, and make imaginary phone calls in an attempt to avoid contact with them.
But here’s the thing…
Homelessness doesn’t discriminate. No matter your age, race, sex or previous status – it can happen to anyone. And at the end of the day, we’re all human and we all deserve to be treated with dignity and respect.
The Say G’day initiative precedes three important dates in the annual calendar; WA Mental Health Week from October 7-14, and both World Mental Health Day and World Homeless Day on October 10, so this Friday, be sure to Say G’day and Don’t turn away.