FOLLOWING the deaths of four people sleeping rough on the Mornington Peninsula, Independent candidate for Mornington Adrian Maher has announced an “immediate response to what is becoming an increasingly urgent community issue”.
Maher told The News, “During last week, I met with Tilly O’Rourke from Safe and Equal to discuss the circumstances, the growing challenges facing people experiencing homelessness and what practical action could be taken locally.”
Maher said if he was elected he would commit to, within his first 30 days, delivering ten additional homelessness outreach workers and provide temporary accommodation for everyone sleeping rough.
“I will work to secure temporary accommodation for every person currently sleeping rough on the Peninsula, providing a safe place to stay while longer-term housing and support solutions are developed,” said Maher.
“We cannot continue to accept a situation where people are left sleeping in cars, parks, doorways and other exposed locations while waiting for a longer-term solution.”
Maher also pointed out his different approaching to funding election commitments.
“Every one of my policy proposals, including this one, is being developed around a combination of private investment, philanthropic generosity, and Federal Government funding,” said Maher.
“We need to find innovative ways to deliver essential community services without adding unnecessary pressure to Victorian taxpayers and the state’s finances.”
First published in the Mornington News – 10 November 2026
