Dhelkaya Health has announced an exciting partnership with contemporary Australia songwriter and musician, Liz Stringer, who will be performing at Castlemaine’s Theatre Royal as part of her national To Survive Tour on Sunday, November 23.
“As an artist who’s toured all corners of Australia for many years now, the growing wealth disparity and impact of the housing crisis in this country have never been more obvious to me,” Liz said.
“Housing is a human right, and yet, because of years of policy decisions and a lack of forward thinking, an increasing number of Australians are either already homeless or experiencing chronic housing insecurity.
“It’s never sat right with me that a country as rich as Australia should allow a section of its constituents to live so precariously while others become more and more wealthy.
“I’m helping to facilitate my audience to support their communities in the hope that it further shines a bright light on the issues facing vulnerable Australians everywhere.
“Homelessness and housing stress can impact anyone at any time, and I feel that I have a social responsibility to communities, who have been so good to me over the years, to provide support for those people where I can.”
Liz said she had selected a support service doing incredible work locally for each destination on the To Survive Tour.
“At each show there will be an opportunity to donate, to meet the people behind the organisations, and to talk about ways you can lend support,” she said.
Liz has chosen Dhelkaya Health’s Housing Services as her charity partner for this November’s Castlemaine concert.
Dhelkaya Health CEO, Sue Race, said that while the housing crisis was a challenge faced across the nation, locals should turn their attention to what’s happening in Mount Alexander Shire.
“At Dhelkaya Health, we are committed to addressing homelessness in our community,” Ms Race said.
“By working in collaboration with local and regional partners, we want to ensure that vital services are accessible and coordinated.
“Together, we can create real change for those with housing challenges and support a healthier, more connected community for all.
“We are so grateful for Liz Stringer’s offer to raise awareness of our work and the support and advocacy we provide.”
Liz is revered equally for her rock stylings, her ballads and a world-class storytelling ability, making her a creative powerhouse in Australian music.
Tickets are selling fast – theatreroyalcastlemaine.com.au/music
