Labor pledges $250k for Geelong homelessness outreach

Key points

• Labor has pledged $250,000 to Neami National's outreach program for people sleeping rough in Geelong, if it wins next month's state election. The Towards Home Plus Assertive Outreach Program helps people find accommodation and connect with mental health care, physical health services and other support.
• Outreach workers visit people sleeping rough each day, building relationships over time. Neami National chief executive Tom Dalton welcomed the commitment.
• Geelong MP Chris Couzens said the organisation has given vulnerable residents support to gain housing and engage with services.