Hi everyone,

Thank you so much for signing and sharing the petition. It means more to me than I can put into words. I wanted to give a quick personal update because a lot has happened very quickly.

I have less than 24 hours to leave the temporary accommodation I’ve been staying in, and I haven’t been able to find housing that meets my disability needs. In the last day, I’ve had to pack everything, organise storage, and prepare to move into a tent with my assistance dog - right in the middle of winter.

Living in a tent isn’t free. There are site fees, warm clothing I still need (asthma and cold don’t mix well), food, electricity to keep my devices charged so I can communicate when I become non-verbal, and I need to be prepared in case of emergencies like flooding. The list just keeps growing.

I’ve created a GoFundMe to help cover these essentials and get through this: Housing Crisis - Please Help Me Survive Winter In A Tent

If you’re able to donate or share the link, it would mean the world to me. If not, just reading this update and standing by my side is already more than enough. The link also includes a bit more insight into my situation with the NDIS and the barriers my disabilities are creating regarding accessing services that would normally be able to help people. 

Something incredible is happening. Because of the petition, people have started reaching out to politicians after hearing my story. A few of you have asked where to send updates if you hear back from them.

I haven’t had time to set that up yet. My focus has been on surviving this move, staying warm and safe, and continuing to support the petition.

I’m doing my best to keep track of everything (though ADHD makes this a challenge), and I’ll try to create an online space for those who want to help push this forward.

Please don’t stop.

It’s working. We’ve passed 550 signatures now! That’s incredible.

Thank you. I see every message, every signature, every share. I’m still here because of people like you.

This is incredibly tough, but I know I can get through it.

Thank you for believing in me.

For now, I need to focus on keeping myself safe and warm.

With so much love and gratitude,
Jaz