Coburg Motor Inn

2022 - 6 - 6

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There was a lot of commotion, a lot of screaming and yelling and a lot of alcohol and drug use in that place. “They help you and give you food as well.” We could change into a normal motel, do some renovations, and stop taking them, but these people would be homeless on the street, all of them.” My fellow residents and I want vulnerable people to be supported properly – not dumped in the too hard basket up the road from us. “It is time for action on this dangerous establishment before the people staying there or those living nearby are put at further risk. It was a bit scary there. Launch Housing hadn’t referred families, women escaping family violence or young people to the Coburg Motor Inn for a number of years due to the conditions of the accommodation. I just want a little place to myself. “As a result of these inspections, council officers have sought the cooperation of the operators to make improvements to the standard of the facilities,” a council spokesperson said. The owner of the Coburg Motor Inn, Ian Pan, said a lot of people stayed at the motel after being released from jail and some had a history of violence. Khalil said there were “serious safety issues about the Coburg Motor Inn”, which reflected the broader challenge of a lack of accommodation and wrap-around services for the homeless. It’s asking a lot I know.

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