Ep5 - Home Truths - Finding Your Power

Homelessness is the subject of many myths. A new radio series from community radio 4ZZZ, Home Truths, explores the lives of men experiencing homelessness in Brisbane in a new project supported by the Brisbane City Council’s Creative Sparks Fund. Home Truths is the product of a series of weekly radio and music groups at OzCare men’s homelessness shelter facilitated by 4ZZZ and Tom Smith with the Whoopeedo Crew. Over five months in 2018 relationships, stories and songs developed into an enlightening and poignant illustration of how music can connect people to community. Executive producer, Kim Stewart says, “Reconnecting to community is important for people experiencing homelessness. Through music and the amazing songwriting work of Tom Smith, we were able to create a musical community to allow stories to flow naturally and in an environment of equality. “I hope this series helps listeners better understand the challenges of men’s homelessness and dispel some of the myths around why people become homeless. The series is advocacy journalism in action.” Produced by Kim Stewart, Craig Garrett, Renee Jones, and Nic Huntington. Home Truths will was first broadcast over five weeks on 4ZZZ 102.1fm, 6th May at 12 noon and available On Demand from http://www.4zzz.org.au/program/only-human The Creative Sparks Fund is a partnership between the Queensland Government and Brisbane City Council to support local arts and culture in Brisbane.