In Brisbane, homelessness is becoming increasingly visible — yet the conversation around its causes and realities often time seems misinformed.
Head of the Northwest Community Group Paul Slater works on the frontlines of the crisis.
The Wire’s Artem Rednikin spoke to him about the misconceptions around why people become homeless and what stops them from getting the support they need.
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Produced By: Artem Rednikin
Featured In Story: Paul Slater – Head of the Northwest Community Group
First aired on The Wire, Tuesday 28 October 2025