Infant death sparks call for use of church land to tackle homelessness
The death of a newborn in a tent has prompted calls for utilizing church land to address homelessness in Wagga Wagga. Community leaders emphasize the need for immediate action and suggest that faith-based organizations can play a crucial role in providing social housing. The NSW government is open to exploring this option, but challenges remain regarding zoning and funding for such initiatives.
- ▪A newborn baby died in a tent in Wagga Wagga almost three weeks ago.
- ▪Community leaders are urging churches to open their halls or land for social housing.
- ▪The NSW government is considering the use of church-owned land to tackle homelessness.
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Infant death sparks call for use of church land to tackle homelessness in Wagga WaggaBy Jostina Basta and Lauren PezetABC RiverinaTopic:HomelessnessWed 20 May 2026 at 12:37pmWed 20 May 2026 at 12:37pmWed 20 May 2026 at 12:37pmThere are several tents situated along the riverbanks of Wagga Beach, known to be a popular spot for locals in the city's CBD. (ABC Riverina: Jostina Basta)In short:Faith-based housing is being explored as an option to address the homelessness crisis in Wagga Wagga quickly, following the death of a newborn baby almost three weeks ago.It has already been successful in other areas.What's next:The NSW government says it is open to exploring the possibility of utilising church-owned land.abc.net.au/news/wagga-faith-homeless-solution/106698190Link copiedShareShare…
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