The Host
Meet Nurse Margaret
I've spent my career as a mental health and drug & alcohol nurse. I've worked with people most of us walk past without a second thought.
Now I'm on the road — travelling regional Australia to tell the stories that need to be heard. The ones mainstream media won't touch.
The Story Behind the Podcast
I've been travelling regional Australia and I've watched homelessness boom — driven by the cost of living, rising property prices, and people just falling through the cracks. I'm telling the real, unfiltered story of what's happening on the ground.
This is not a story from a desk in Sydney or Melbourne. This is boots on the ground — from the tent cities, the car parks, the shelters, and the streets of regional Australia.
I've met families who never expected to be without a roof. Blokes who served their country now sleeping rough. Young people priced out of every option. Retirees living in vans who don't even see themselves as homeless. Trust me, the reality is something else.
Why I Do This
I reckon if you hear someone's story — really hear it — you can't just look the other way anymore.
See the Real People
Homelessness isn't what most people think. It's not just blokes on park benches. It's mums, retirees, workers, kids. Once you see that, you can't unsee it.
Hear Their Stories
These people don't need someone to speak for them. They just need someone to hand them the microphone. Their stories deserve to be heard — told by them.
Give a Damn
I'm not here to tell you what to think. But I reckon once you hear these stories, you'll care. And that's where things start to change.
What We Stand For
Authentic
Real stories from real Australians. No sugar-coating, no spin.
Compassionate
Every person has dignity. I never reduce people to their circumstances.
Urgent
This crisis is happening right now, in towns across Australia. It can't wait.
Hopeful
I've seen incredible resilience out there. Every story heard is a step forward.
122,000+
Australians homeless on any given night
1 in 3
Experiencing homelessness for the first time
3M+
Australians in housing stress
53,000+
Rough sleepers across the country
Get in Touch
If you're from a service, organisation, or media and would like to connect — or if you've got a story that needs telling — I'd love to hear from you.