This Queensland community organisation is tackling homelessness with Japanese-style “pod” housing.
Founded by Helen Youngberry in 2018 and developed over three years, the Goodna Street Life sleeping pods are designed to provide temporary crisis housing for people and families facing homelessness.
Each pod is slightly bigger than a single size mattress, made of aluminium and lightweight, weatherproof MDF with doors that lock and a window that slides open for fresh air.
Powered by solar panels, the pods also feature USB chargers, functional lights and includes a mattress and bedding.
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