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Sam Clifford

Sam Clifford

Senior Specialist - Humanitech at Australian Red Cross and local Winter Shelter venue coordinator in Melbourne

Jul 2, 2026

1:36
Before we dive in and go into more details, can you explain what Winter Shelter is, how it works, and for anyone that doesn't know?
1:45
Okay, basically Winter Shelter was a service that was set up for homeless men, particularly during the winter months, which are the coldest months.
1:56
And men are the last ones to get emergency accommodation.
2:01
It's prioritised to women and children.
2:04
So the program is open to men that are 18 years or older.
2:09
And it's basically providing them with shelter over their head, a shower, a three-course meal and just a friendly conversation if they want it.
2:20
They're allowed to, you know, be private as well.
6:34
detail because it's good to know what goes on behind the scenes of these shelters.

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