The Stay Inn: Inside the Motel for the Homeless and Ex-Prisoners of Australia

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  • čas přidán 26. 08. 2019
  • VICE embed with the staff and residents of The Stay Inn, a motel that gets most of its clientele through prison and homeless services. Arrests and fights between residents are a common occurrence and everyone here has a past that involves tragedy, mental illness, drug abuse or incarceration.
    In the midst of an unprecedented homelessness crisis in Melbourne, we see members of The Stay Inn community hope and plan for a better future. But while they dream of breaking the cycle of poverty, The Stay Inn is as close to a home as most of them will get for now.
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  • @victoriaf8571
    @victoriaf8571 Před 4 lety +721

    The guy who kept saying how many blokes would stick around seems very manipulative.

    • @OscarmfRoth
      @OscarmfRoth Před 4 lety +103

      //// that’s a whole form of mental abuse & dressing or training their prey. He’s garbage .

    • @Alee-om1cu
      @Alee-om1cu Před 4 lety +114

      Omg yes!!!!hes TELLING her no one would,whilst making out he’s a fuckin great guy for doing it 🙄🙄🙄 sooo abusive and manipulating!!!

    • @unarmedblackguy
      @unarmedblackguy Před 4 lety +80

      Yes! I just posted a comment about this. He's brainwashing her. It's really creepy and you can tell shes a bit off about it but still falling for it.

    • @OscarmfRoth
      @OscarmfRoth Před 4 lety +43

      This is how not to love someone .

    • @Mizz.Person
      @Mizz.Person Před 4 lety +58

      Shes in a very vulnerable spot. He didn't say he cared. He said nobody else would stay.......3 times.......:( Dink.

  • @jessiimamii5113
    @jessiimamii5113 Před 3 lety +515

    Tell me you're in the start of a toxic relationship without telling me:
    "How many blokes would stick around?"

  • @griefweed4254
    @griefweed4254 Před 4 lety +330

    The guy who runs the inn is such a good bloke true aussie right there generosity at its finest

  • @chrisschneider7505
    @chrisschneider7505 Před 4 lety +368

    That owner is a true hero. These are the guys that ought to be named Australian of the Year.

  • @tahj_jam6036
    @tahj_jam6036 Před 3 lety +323

    Didn’t realise there was a doco on this place. I could honestly write a book about all the stories/people I’ve met here. Its been 10 plus years but still live by the lessons I learnt here. I was only 8 and my mother wasn’t particularly the best role model but some of these people were. I can gladly say this place had a massive (positive) impact on my life. I hope that everyone that was placed here is going well and know that I think of you all often

    • @serenity2655
      @serenity2655 Před 3 lety +13

      That was really sweet.

    • @tahj_jam6036
      @tahj_jam6036 Před 3 lety +17

      @@serenity2655 I honestly couldn’t put into words how much this place/people mean to me

    • @Jennifer-hv2bc
      @Jennifer-hv2bc Před 3 lety +16

      I went through something similar to your place here in the US
      Sending you a big smile 🤗🤗🤗

    • @kristakirsch8748
      @kristakirsch8748 Před 3 lety +24

      You should write the book. 🙂

    • @michaelspears7116
      @michaelspears7116 Před 3 lety +18

      Maybe you should start a blog? I'd read it. Glad to hear your life took a good path.

  • @jahrasta4079
    @jahrasta4079 Před 4 lety +191

    The owner is AWESOME

  • @damnnnabit4361
    @damnnnabit4361 Před 4 lety +625

    I watched this video till the end. How many blokes you know that would stick around that long?

    • @7star7storm7
      @7star7storm7 Před 3 lety +76

      She reckons her dead brother sent me to her .. yeah that's what I reckon .. How many blokes would stick around for that long ... FK !! That POS had totally put that poor chik on a leash in a cage .. I'm about 20 mins in and that's enough sadness for me today ✌️

    • @floydlay9189
      @floydlay9189 Před 3 lety +7

      gold!

    • @mikedubya9313
      @mikedubya9313 Před 3 lety +32

      She lets me stay in her flat for free and shouts me drugs

    • @jaejaestace
      @jaejaestace Před 3 lety +7

      Fucking gold 😂

    • @reetasaliba6152
      @reetasaliba6152 Před 3 lety +2

      Hahahahahaha

  • @aprilgarcia6119
    @aprilgarcia6119 Před 3 lety +158

    The guy who kept repeating his mantra about ‘how many blokes would stick around to help a woman who’s got so much going on’ - is a piece of work. He is already tearing down her self worth. The woman is broken hearted and all this man can do is pat himself on the back for sticking around? There are people in this world who seek out others who they can easily manipulate. I’d say he is definitely one of those people

    • @SweetUniverse
      @SweetUniverse Před 2 lety +20

      He does it in such a subtle way. If she says, "wth does that mean?!!" He'll say, "I was just saying. I didn't mean anything about it. You've got to stop being so paranoid." And she'll believe that. He's found the perfect person to take advantage of.

    • @Hehawtyragu
      @Hehawtyragu Před 2 lety +10

      Instantly made me sick hearing him say that for the first time, I pray she is okay

    • @XXB4XX
      @XXB4XX Před 2 lety

      I came straight to the comments to see if someone else heard it. Even as a guy, I started physically cringing.
      What a wanker

    • @staceyb3882
      @staceyb3882 Před 2 lety +5

      Made me sick hearing that

    • @robertmccann6573
      @robertmccann6573 Před rokem +3

      @@SweetUniverse gaslight 101

  • @triggahappyyt5420
    @triggahappyyt5420 Před 3 lety +84

    My mate stayed there with his toddler son while he was waiting for permanent housing, places like this are great for people who really need it.

  • @jessiimamii5113
    @jessiimamii5113 Před 3 lety +101

    Unfortunately I was waiting for Kats boyfriend to turn out abusive.
    She is the perfect DV victim because she has no boundaires.

  • @lionhearttt3540
    @lionhearttt3540 Před 2 lety +12

    The guy who runs this place is such a beautiful kind soul, the world would be a better place with more people like him

  • @SandiByrd
    @SandiByrd Před 3 lety +101

    The Manager of this hotel is the epitome of what a good, decent human being should be. No judgement - no preconceived notion about why they landed there....my heart broke though for Kath. I hope and pray that she got away from that guy and is starting to recover from whatever he put her through. Poor sweet woman :( She was trying so hard.

    • @staceyb3882
      @staceyb3882 Před 2 lety

      It made me cry

    • @brendarigotti843
      @brendarigotti843 Před rokem +1

      Phil is seriously an 👼 angel. I hope wherever he is now, he's happy & well! Lovely guy.🌷

  • @wendylavery8456
    @wendylavery8456 Před 3 lety +122

    I did... I once came from a place just like this. In the USA. Now I'm 20 years clean from meth. Own my own home now. People need to understand that every person deserves some respect.

    • @TerminusEst1982
      @TerminusEst1982 Před 3 lety +1

      and it's that virtue alone that junkies prey on; free respect.

    • @Antipodean33
      @Antipodean33 Před 2 lety +6

      No, people deserve nothing, you must earn everything. Do you think people deserve respect just for being on earth? Respect is earned,

    • @autumnmorgan525
      @autumnmorgan525 Před 2 lety +5

      @@Antipodean33 I don’t think that’s true I think people deserve to be safe, to have food , to have drinking water, Shelter, medicine, etc. Things that humans require to survive , they deserve it.

    • @jcre6663
      @jcre6663 Před 2 lety +4

      Every person deserves human dignity which is a form of respect.

    • @TerminusEst1982
      @TerminusEst1982 Před 2 lety

      @@jcre6663 No, no they don't. You'd respect rapists, pedos, people that harm the innocent. Which makes you a silent protagonist.

  • @CharlotteElla
    @CharlotteElla Před 4 lety +202

    The guy that kept saying how not many men would stick around seemed very manipulative I feel sorry for the women being talked down to like that, when she already seems vulnerable hope she makes it out

    • @mamarobyn
      @mamarobyn Před 4 lety +3

      Same....🙄

    • @ladyJustis
      @ladyJustis Před 4 lety +8

      Yep total narcissist

    • @brandonstrickland8234
      @brandonstrickland8234 Před 4 lety +1

      And I was wondering if anyone else happen to notice😂

    • @ashleymalone1445
      @ashleymalone1445 Před 4 lety +1

      Brandon strickland you’d have to be blind and deaf not to.

    • @adstran7624
      @adstran7624 Před 3 lety +3

      Charlotte she won't make it out... In fact her next boyfriend will be the same too

  • @Mizz.Person
    @Mizz.Person Před 4 lety +70

    What a saint. The owner. The people who work there. Wow.

  • @SK-gi8dj
    @SK-gi8dj Před 3 lety +36

    Owner was super kind and generous and most of the people took advantage by not paying or destroying the place!!!!

    • @combatduckie
      @combatduckie Před 2 lety +1

      that s why you should never be too nice n tolerant towards these type of people who have severe mental issues - they ll drag you down with them and make you lose your business/income and get you bankrupt....He should have taken in only 2 or 3 of such difficult guests if he absolutely wanted to be empathetic and reserve all the other rooms for regular guests and the hotel would probably still exist...He should have either run a shelter OR a hotel, you cannot combine both.

    • @Hhh-j8o
      @Hhh-j8o Před 2 lety

      @@combatduckie it still exists. To the joy of the neighbours. I used to drive by there when I liven in inner north all the time. Ambulance and police out of front maybe 8/10 times, fights the rest. It was entertaining at least lol

  • @francestyler5146
    @francestyler5146 Před 3 lety +71

    This is my second time watching this and omg phil has one of the kindest hearts. Most people judge those with addictions as being useless but you can see phil views them for the humans they are. They're just broken people who need a little bit of kindness and guidance & its refreshing to see someone willing to give them a chance on a planet where the vast majority of those in society would judge them & disregard them. Bless him.

  • @jessiimamii5113
    @jessiimamii5113 Před 3 lety +37

    Can you imagine working here! You'd never be bored, that's for sure! The owner deserves a bloody medal!

    • @deadfred6102
      @deadfred6102 Před 2 lety +1

      Owner and staff must miss working there sometimes.

  • @TeamVMF
    @TeamVMF Před 3 lety +57

    So sad that this place has closed permanently. The owner is an Earth angel - bless his soul and those that worked there.

    • @BobbieXxoo
      @BobbieXxoo Před 3 lety +3

      Oh.. that truly is heartbreaking

    • @waverleyc.412
      @waverleyc.412 Před 3 lety +5

      Awww🥺..I just finished watching this video..What amazing, caring and compassionate staff they had there...

    • @michaelspears7116
      @michaelspears7116 Před 3 lety +4

      That sucks. I Google'd the place and one of the first thing that came up was a news report about a guy getting shot there. That happened before this documentary was made, though. It was clearly a rough place but it'd be better than the streets. Hopefully the residents found stable accommodation.

    • @froggy9191
      @froggy9191 Před 3 lety +1

      Oh didn't realise :( First the Gatwick, now this place.

  • @Suzifully
    @Suzifully Před 4 lety +54

    Bless the innkeeper and caretakers, and their work and patience with helping these people ❤️

  • @jessiimamii5113
    @jessiimamii5113 Před 3 lety +40

    If this was a reality show i would watch it all day.

  • @lillymarie1965
    @lillymarie1965 Před 3 lety +192

    I really want to know if Kat is ok. I knew when the new boyfriend gave her 3 weeks to get a job on the first date he was bad news.

    • @surefire8568
      @surefire8568 Před 3 lety +37

      He demanded she get a job so he could live off her. It was so obvious. I really hope she’s okay.

    • @Ssm19494
      @Ssm19494 Před 3 lety +5

      Question is did he himself have a job and were you loving together and sharing expenses at the time lol

    • @kanatapaw
      @kanatapaw Před 3 lety +2

      its very worrying

    • @mariemccammon7486
      @mariemccammon7486 Před 3 lety +13

      I thought exactly the same thing!
      Fancy telling someone on the first date 'I want you to get a job within 1 month' ( or even on the 100th date actually) It's obvious he's a waster looking for a vulnerable woman to freeload off of.

    • @Kim_gs1206
      @Kim_gs1206 Před 2 lety +6

      I have a job, but if someone would say that to me I'd say there’s the door and now gtfo!

  • @zach_harrison
    @zach_harrison Před 2 lety +17

    Best Homeless Documentary Ive ever seen. This is exactly what is feels like to be without a HOME

  • @carmensaify
    @carmensaify Před 4 lety +57

    A really fascinating glimpse into other people's lives, and i appreciate the portrayal of people as complex human beings.

  • @dizusa5
    @dizusa5 Před 3 lety +36

    God bless people like them. How many times can someone get f****d over, and still put themselves out there to keep helping others. He’s a bigger man than I.

  • @fifilamoore1718
    @fifilamoore1718 Před 3 lety +41

    Karen and Phil, what beautiful souls you are, bless you both your helping so many . ❤️☮️ fifi

  • @Level3Lifestyle
    @Level3Lifestyle Před 2 lety +16

    "She looked at me and i looked at her and, i dont know, we had this instant connection"...
    ...That would be the drugs mate

  • @saigoneze4465
    @saigoneze4465 Před 3 lety +26

    The hotel owner is losing business and money in order to help the less fortunate .The govt should be at least helping him with extra funding to keep the place going and in good condition as he is helping the community

    • @8ofwands300
      @8ofwands300 Před 2 lety +4

      My thoughts too! Why isn't he getting subsidized for this???😳. I'm sorry but these people are destructive and drive away paying customers.

    • @deadfred6102
      @deadfred6102 Před 2 lety +1

      I was surprised. I thought the Government was kicking down for them. These people can't afford rent. Not where there at anyway.

  • @dftpnk2011
    @dftpnk2011 Před 3 lety +83

    RIP The Stay Inn would be interesting to know what happened and why the place is now gone

    • @meghanhenry1241
      @meghanhenry1241 Před 2 lety +5

      Wonder why, junkies don't pay rent, sad to see.

    • @CLROUGH
      @CLROUGH Před 2 lety +19

      @@meghanhenry1241 closed in 2019 due to damage and bad construction.

    • @CLROUGH
      @CLROUGH Před 2 lety +3

      And bad reviews

    • @amandala00
      @amandala00 Před 2 lety +8

      Awe, that's really sad 😢

    • @msjkramey
      @msjkramey Před 2 lety +1

      Grow a damn heart. The road to addiction isn't a straight line and neither is the road to recovery.

  • @annasnow.
    @annasnow. Před 3 lety +21

    Wow the manager, really has a good heart, I mean he is in the right place helping the people that actually need to be helped!! With out a man like that, their life would just continue to get worse...you know? I hope these people realize how GOOD they have it there. MUCH RESPECT to that man ❤ he's helping more lives than he's aware of. So glad I watched this.

  • @danielboatner6060
    @danielboatner6060 Před 3 lety +95

    When Cat said that her new boyfriend said she had 4 weeks to get a job, on their 1rst date, I knew right there and then she was getting herself into a abusive relationship!! What giy tells a girl on there first date u need to get a job in 4 weeks wtf??? Ihooe she's alive..

    • @rishyfishy8799
      @rishyfishy8799 Před 3 lety +17

      Im guessing that he lured her into a brothel or something of that sort

    • @phoenixrobinson4804
      @phoenixrobinson4804 Před 3 lety +11

      @@rishyfishy8799
      That was my first thought , seems like he got her back on drugs and put her on the streets or a brothel…so sad 😞

    • @joan7823
      @joan7823 Před 3 lety +7

      I'm guessing he was grooming her for the night life?..
      I really hope she's ok...
      Great post..yep great guy running the place....

    • @joan7823
      @joan7823 Před 3 lety +8

      @@rishyfishy8799 yep I agree..
      Alarm bell went off when she said that...

    • @phoenixrobinson4804
      @phoenixrobinson4804 Před 3 lety +2

      @@joan7823
      The thing is Joan , she’s a survivor . I think she is ok, i think over all she knows how to get away from these assholes . Hopefully she will return to the Inn in a couple of years .

  • @tyronemalone4158
    @tyronemalone4158 Před 3 lety +26

    Stayed there quite a few times. Its gone now...... phil was a legend

    • @PamelasEngel
      @PamelasEngel Před 3 lety +6

      I hope your doing well :) That was an amazing thing Phil did for all those people! There needs to be more Phil’s in this world :)

    • @michaelspears7116
      @michaelspears7116 Před 3 lety

      Hope life is going well for you.

  • @misskimpegues
    @misskimpegues Před 4 lety +76

    God bless people who care about and help others exspecilally the ones that take a risk on people who have nothing ... Thank you for sharing this video I hope you have a nice day filled with love peace an joy

  • @mst2628
    @mst2628 Před 2 lety +13

    We could all stand to have the empathy & show the amount of compassion that Phil does. If we did imagine how much better our world would be. ❤

  • @thiccdonut5470
    @thiccdonut5470 Před 4 lety +16

    Phil deserves a lot helping out those in need, if I knew a place like this existed whilst living in Melbourne I would’ve conquered but yet employment and rental prices defeated me

  • @ashthrice6s
    @ashthrice6s Před 3 lety +28

    When the cop yelled "open the door champ" and the person yelled back "don't call me fking champ" and the cop was like "oh I forgot....champ" Lmfao

    • @michaelearthling
      @michaelearthling Před 3 lety +6

      yes that was the funniest moment, seeing the cop kick himself for forgetting his training not to call a suspect 'champ', it's a friendly term to most people, but not people who've been, or are in prison.

    • @zeerom8129
      @zeerom8129 Před 2 lety +1

      Lmao whats with the champ thing? I just thought he was taking the piss 😂😂

    • @ashthrice6s
      @ashthrice6s Před 2 lety +6

      @@zeerom8129 calling someone champ is putting them on the "tamp", especially in prison it means you're calling someone a pedo. Its rhyming slang, tampering-champion, shortened to tamp-champ, tampering with kids.

    • @zeerom8129
      @zeerom8129 Před 2 lety +1

      @@ashthrice6s Thanks, not sure why I wasn't clicking to this last night but old mate had known of it, dont fucken call me champ 🤣🤣

    • @zeerom8129
      @zeerom8129 Před 2 lety +2

      @@ashthrice6s fr though, I hope that lady turned out okay, the one that left anx didn't come back. Kat I think it was

  • @stephenslideways9690
    @stephenslideways9690 Před 4 lety +22

    I would like to thank everyone who helps, gives up there time and money to help these kids, I come from a very lucky family but live in the middle of punchbowl nsw. I see the problems that arise and it's so sad to see the kids trapped in a life like that

    • @EvaG26
      @EvaG26 Před 3 lety

      They aren’t kids, they all look a lot older than 30 even considering how drugs can age ppl... otherwise I agree wholeheartedly

  • @viviennemarsden7048
    @viviennemarsden7048 Před 3 lety +14

    Fairplay 2 the staff having to put up with the abuse and still have time for each one of them, I was homeless and I live in Dublin Ireland and I can tell you from experience that a place like that is badly needed for the families and other homeless people in Ireland....🙏🙏🙏God bless you.

  • @cryscee19
    @cryscee19 Před 3 lety +7

    This was shot so beautifully. Thankyou

  • @rossdoyle7827
    @rossdoyle7827 Před 3 lety +7

    Between the ages of 2-5 I lived in a service similar to this with my mother in Ireland and the people you meet breaks your heart because you see lost potential

  • @danesouthard3715
    @danesouthard3715 Před 2 lety +3

    This should be a whole series, not just 1 episode.

  • @UA-oo8nj
    @UA-oo8nj Před 3 lety +4

    This motel needs it's own series.

  • @niavseven
    @niavseven Před 2 lety +3

    "Not a shame. A problem." This documentary is really powerful, thank you. It was great to see people like Phil actually trying to do something about the HUGE (and growing) problem of homelessness in Australia. Plenty of people talk about it, too few are willing to jump into the chaotic results of a problem and get their everything dirty and broken, and staying the course anyway.

  • @TheCanadiangirl4
    @TheCanadiangirl4 Před 3 lety +41

    We really need an update on this hotel. I'm pretty sure this is an upload and I want to know if there's any info about Kat.

    • @PamelasEngel
      @PamelasEngel Před 3 lety +26

      There was a fire and it’s closed down and I believe it’s being demolished. I would like an update on the people as well. I found out about this place from another video were urban explorers were exploring here because it was abandoned and that’s how I learned the details.

    • @Weber1987
      @Weber1987 Před 3 lety +10

      It's permanently closed

    • @Nathan-dd2uy
      @Nathan-dd2uy Před 3 lety +8

      The block is up to sale and ready for redevelopment.

    • @primroseproblematic2059
      @primroseproblematic2059 Před 3 lety +32

      Kat was 100% targeted by a pimp and trafficked I think. All the signs were there. Really sad.

    • @waverleyc.412
      @waverleyc.412 Před 3 lety +4

      I wonder what happened to poor Kat?🤔

  • @MrMikkyn
    @MrMikkyn Před 3 lety +13

    When I heard the staff there state that she was sexually abused I got a tear in my eye. I could totally relate to that, because that's what happened to me as well. Although, I was never homeless, I did consider being homeless because of it though. Luckily, I had a friend who let me stay with her as emergency accommodation. It was really nice watching this video, I could really relate to the stories being told, the lives of the people that were unfolding and the personalities living at the apartments. It was really inspiring to see how people were at a bad situation in their lives, but they still had hopes, dreams, desires and even goals to get better. I felt like I could really relate to it. Because sometimes its so easy to judge and be judged, but when you see the level someone is at, and that they are making genuine changes to their life, it is nice. When you can see that they are genuine people with struggles who are trying to make it by, and because they may have mental health or drug related difficulties - it really highlights the humanity of the people. This is a great documentary.

  • @amesbabom
    @amesbabom Před 3 lety +32

    Unfortunately it's now up for sale and will be developed into apartments. Feel sorry for the former residents.

  • @honeytesta2429
    @honeytesta2429 Před 3 lety +27

    The sadness of the residents is overwhelming, knowing that not only society has turned their backs on them, but often their families have as well, the world needs to be more kind, and empathetic, instead of sitting in judgement.

    • @leroyjones7295
      @leroyjones7295 Před 2 lety +1

      Your an idiot their choice to use drugs even destroying their accommodation paid for by tax payers

    • @stacitowery3475
      @stacitowery3475 Před 2 lety +1

      @@leroyjones7295 so true, and I'm certain their families gave them many chances, only to be hurt and probably robbed.

    • @ArcticXun-936
      @ArcticXun-936 Před 2 lety +3

      Leroy Jones - Triggered much?
      Calling others idiots for having empathy says a lot about you..

    • @msjkramey
      @msjkramey Před 2 lety +1

      It's hard living in a place like that but it also can make you feel less alone, knowing that there's someone right there who knows what you're going through. I lived in a sober house for almost a year myself because they tell you to change people and places to change habits, and they're right about that. Those places can really drain you though emotionally when you're already at your lowest (too many people with too much baggage all concentrated together, ya know?) I'm glad I did it though. It got me 18 months sober from alcohol. I've relapsed since COVID though. Working and routine keeps my head on straight, and quarentine and all the meetings shut down was just hard for a lot of us in recovery. Just do your research because some places are unfit for humans to live in, like holes in the roof and no heat but they still get grant money?? I recommend finding one started by a recovered addict with a decade or two of sober time and not some huge business that has dozens of locations; they usually really actually care. It's probably going to be a bit run down and there's gonna be some drama, but it really helps get your head back on straight

    • @mikehunt4607
      @mikehunt4607 Před 2 lety +1

      @@ArcticXun-936 would you be saying that when an addict breaks in your house or tries to rob you?

  • @grahamnalepa4622
    @grahamnalepa4622 Před 4 lety +28

    I thought they said that place was super cheap? But, I heard the woman who works the front desk say the price was $80 a night. $80 a night for that dump?! WTF?!

    • @aaroncross5228
      @aaroncross5228 Před 3 lety

      Yeah that's INSANE FRFRFR

    • @user-pp6kn8uv9t
      @user-pp6kn8uv9t Před 3 lety +3

      I think it was $80 a night for the white picket fence people who had no idea the place also ran as a sort of rehab shelter (the rent for the homeless/rehab shelter people would have been subsidised by the gov.)

    • @navigatormother7023
      @navigatormother7023 Před 3 lety

      Yep... these "Angels " think they're going to clean up in this area with these people's disability benefits checks.

    • @deniseshephard3347
      @deniseshephard3347 Před 3 lety +1

      Regardless of the price no one should dismantle the property like that

    • @EvaG26
      @EvaG26 Před 3 lety

      She was talking ab arrears so my guess is he owed & has to pay some extra on top of the normal rate..l otherwise yeah thats crazy lol idk what prices are like in Australia but ik when I was homeless I never stayed in a place that was more than 50 a night & that’s just the standard rate aka no discount, plus I live in Canada so our prices are steep af compared to the states

  • @ladylaois8184
    @ladylaois8184 Před 3 lety +13

    Such a real documentary! Great characters vulnerable real people. Loved this good and the bad it’s real. Thanks 🙏

  • @fredfletcher9966
    @fredfletcher9966 Před 3 lety +17

    I enjoyed that but it was sad at times. What happened to Cat ? Did she return. The owner is not just working for a profit but is obviously a humanitarian, helping those who need a roof over their heads and being very flexible with the terms of the tenancy. There has to be a cut off point though or the place will not survive. That's the world we live in. It's amazing in the business of hospitality, that he was so hospitable. Good doco.

  • @brogandaugherty-kelly1062
    @brogandaugherty-kelly1062 Před 4 lety +40

    "a reality check they don't like to see" -that usually how it is man! I think its good your trying to help these people no one will!!

  • @jeramyhopkins3606
    @jeramyhopkins3606 Před 3 lety +6

    You guys should do a follow up video on this place. A great guy doing great things for people who really need the extra help. Blessings.

    • @tahj_jam6036
      @tahj_jam6036 Před 3 lety +1

      It has unfortunately shut down and is for sale atm

  • @eg8664
    @eg8664 Před 3 lety +4

    The wall that woman painted was so beautiful!

  • @gertytheman
    @gertytheman Před 4 lety +33

    Look all I want to know is how many blokes would stick around.

  • @aimeesmith9897
    @aimeesmith9897 Před 2 lety

    This place was the sweetest thing I've seen a place so for broken people,if we had more people that cares this world would be better.I'm broken myself and if I had just an inch of hope like this place it would help

  • @marcstaley1526
    @marcstaley1526 Před 3 lety +25

    Alot of independent low rate hotels and motels are being used to house the homeless. In the U.S.A. they are unofficially section 8 (public housing).

    • @michaelspears7116
      @michaelspears7116 Před 3 lety +4

      Yep. If you swapped the accents around, this place could easily be one of the many places I stayed at in my younger years.

    • @deadfred6102
      @deadfred6102 Před 2 lety +1

      Free housing. Section 8 you gotta pay and it's below market but not cheap.

  • @ngairemartin8788
    @ngairemartin8788 Před 3 lety +8

    Karen Phil Michael.
    I applaud and love what you are doing.
    I'm a 67 year old Nana and I would stay if ever in Coburg .
    Kudos and lots of love from Queensland oxo

  • @danielglassmeyer1381
    @danielglassmeyer1381 Před 2 lety +6

    Phil has a heroic amount of empathy to manage the tolerance involoved for what he's doing. Being in the US I couldn't stop thinking about how this wouldn't be possible due to city/state government, local police, gun ownership and citizen entitlement here. This is uniquly functional due to the laws, politics and sociology of their country.

    • @niavseven
      @niavseven Před 2 lety

      I feel so much sympathy for people living on the fringes in the US because of the gun factor. It’s terrifying to imagine.

  • @techtiger217
    @techtiger217 Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you to the people that work at that Motel

  • @irishfuk3219
    @irishfuk3219 Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you. I'm in recovery. Thank you for telling their Story.

  • @madeleineea9551
    @madeleineea9551 Před 3 lety +6

    The guy Jake, I see him around now. He doesnt look too good though, seems like he's gone downhill. Super interesting video I wish they'd make more like this!

  • @navigatormother7023
    @navigatormother7023 Před 3 lety +5

    There was a time where if an owner ran a cobbled together residential property like this the right way, signing the resis up with Centrepay, providing a minimum of board requirements, and utilising volunteers, they could call themselves a not for profit government/charitable/altruistic project, and if they kept the place running properly with the financial authorities the project owners made a tidy sum each fortnight without much outlay. No TV though- no air-conditioning, no luxuries of any sort whatsoever. They flipped the narrative on that and made the clients feel grateful for every minute they were allowed and allocated to stay there. No drawing on walls, room checks daily, punishments meted out for infringements. This fellow didn't register that he's basically running a large residential child care for very troubled, dependent, low functioning adult children. Plus he can't just leave it in the hands of his staff to cope with the behavioural stuff 24/7 if he is paying them and they are not trained mental health workers. It's just not fair on them. They get paid minimum wage I'd say, and there's no structure as to who is taking care of what. It's a recipe for stress, resentment and disaster should behavioural flare ups occur, which they inevitably will, as these poor people bless them , would all have been outpatients in Plenty Psychiatric hospital thirty years ago, or in and out of detox or prison.

  • @jackyblue67same10
    @jackyblue67same10 Před 2 lety +1

    Please make more of these video's about this place I enjoy watching this 1 .

  • @bakedslow2530
    @bakedslow2530 Před 2 lety +1

    God bless Phil and his workers definitely need people like them helping the truly vulnerable Australians doing it tough we have all needed someone 💕

  • @WillArtigues
    @WillArtigues Před 3 lety +6

    This is SO good

  • @lukeadams8565
    @lukeadams8565 Před 4 lety +16

    Bless these people God may we come together break the taboos and help the lost souls it is our duty to help may God bless each and every human that is in a dark place may the love and light of God surround us in our times of darkness

    • @lisamendez7479
      @lisamendez7479 Před 4 lety

      Well said Luke!
      AMEN😊🙏 I would LOVE to work there and help were needed..being the hands and feet of Jesus! NOTHING better, we should all want to help! those in

  • @missystanley3673
    @missystanley3673 Před 2 lety +1

    To the staff, U are all absolutely fkn amazing ppl!!! What ya's are doin is much needed & not as common as it should be anymore... As ya's know, we all have a story & my family & I have endured this ourselves, not for 10+ yrs now, it's also not the ritz or the hilton, but it's home to many who have needed a bed at times, So it really pulls on the heartstrings in a great way, to see what U are giving ppl, very noble & something that is rarely offered on that scale & the simple, narrow minded need to catch up with reality, this really is part of everyday life & society, whats become of us if we fail to have some human bloody compassion & respect enough to pass on to another human being some hope!!! Much respect, U guys are legends xo

  • @mickgatz214
    @mickgatz214 Před 3 lety +2

    Not so cheap!
    Another great doc from VICE. :)

  • @cropo4043
    @cropo4043 Před 3 lety +3

    I think what you’re doing is fantastic. I wish your business all the best and big ups for your patience in occasion trying circumstances.

  • @thatsmeno8551
    @thatsmeno8551 Před 4 lety +9

    The owners of this places are good and grace from god.God bless thank y’all for helping theses people allsome

  • @SweetUniverse
    @SweetUniverse Před 2 lety

    I could marathon this. These stories are very human. Stuff that touches your soul.

  • @moesmoontv8270
    @moesmoontv8270 Před 2 lety

    That’s so nice for Phil to do that for people ya know, not judging and still helpin people after they did what they did.

  • @mariekatherine5238
    @mariekatherine5238 Před 3 lety +5

    I stayed in a similar place in the USA for six months. It was a step up from this as there were welfare families with kids staying there. Most everyone had at least one person employed, but still couldn’t afford regular housing. There was a wait list to get in the motel. I had the smallest room on the end corner of the top (4th) floor. I improved the place with my own linens, curtains, repaired the toilet, painted the walls, cleaned out the heater and got rid of the colony of roaches living behind it. But I didn’t bother replacing the TV which was regularly stolen. I got a used safe which I hid behind the water heater for a few valuables. The things I hated were the druggies nodding on the balcony, leaving needles and condoms around, and hearing swearing and loud music, oh, and when the prostitute used the room next door and I could hear everything. Management didn’t do nothing because that was how the rent got paid. I got myself earplugs and noise blocking earphones. Kid noise didn’t bug me. Kids need to run, play, laugh or cry. Strange coincidence, the owner had epilepsy and had to work around it. Running a motel was doable. I used to get off my rent for sweeping the balconies and collecting the trash that people just tossed out the door. Not my preferred place to live, but better than the streets, a shelter, or in a tent in the winter.

    • @AcidOllie
      @AcidOllie Před 2 lety +3

      Adults need to run, play, laugh and cry too you know! I have also stayed in places like this which are inhabited by transient beings that are somewhat broken due to my drug problems. We're not all bad. I'm always polite and respectful towards my neighbours and make very little noise. I was always grateful for the help I received and it is a shame that other people with similar issues take these things for granted and ruin it for the rest of us. As for the earplugs, they are an absolute necessity and made my life so much more peaceful!

  • @i_am_tinny_man_2267
    @i_am_tinny_man_2267 Před 4 lety +15

    Don’t do drugs

  • @staceyb3882
    @staceyb3882 Před 2 lety +2

    Poor Kat that’s so sad! Karen seems so lovely I think they all trust her and look up to her

  • @mthecat9250
    @mthecat9250 Před 3 lety

    One of vices best work

  • @Luna.3.3.3
    @Luna.3.3.3 Před 2 lety +5

    "How many blokes would stick around.." 🙄 _ANYone_ who constantly says how 'good' they are, usually aren't. Good people will never tell you they are.

  • @ngatiharty1
    @ngatiharty1 Před 3 lety +6

    The owners are awesome people.

  • @diewilde13
    @diewilde13 Před 2 lety

    love and hugs phil!

  • @missredumbrella
    @missredumbrella Před 2 lety

    The trouble with compassion is the tears block the view ....God Bless all you lovelies xxx

  • @kcbruinmo454
    @kcbruinmo454 Před 2 lety +5

    The owner and the receptionist have the patience and prudence of saints!Can’t think of many people including myself that would be able to stick to their guns like that. should be given an award and tons of funding!

  • @nicksawyer5852
    @nicksawyer5852 Před 3 lety +3

    The owner is a true hero.

  • @fredfletcher9966
    @fredfletcher9966 Před 3 lety

    Phill and Karen..... You are such lovely people. Most people could not be bothered by these people. You see them as human beings who have had obstacles and made a few wrong decisions ( we all have, let's face it!) and you have given them a chance to have their own home without all the predujuce, of not being as "socially acceptable" as others.Theyre not bad, I know the place closed down but don't blame ALL of them. Some were worth it They will never forget you. Good work you did 💓🌺🌅💐

  • @garyp4374
    @garyp4374 Před 2 lety +2

    I'm sure the hotel manager is really pleased with all the drawing on the wall

  • @maticbukovac6966
    @maticbukovac6966 Před 3 lety +8

    Maybe the guy asking how many other guys would stick around is mentioning it not to manipulate the poor woman but to emphasize his (main) selling point as he knows that he does not have many. When people get sad as a result of a family/health crisis "friends" are indeed often nowhere to be found...

  • @Michael9-23-15
    @Michael9-23-15 Před 3 lety +4

    Much respect from the United States.

  • @start8090
    @start8090 Před 2 lety +1

    Phil’s an absolute angel

  • @Jennifer-hv2bc
    @Jennifer-hv2bc Před 3 lety +2

    Wow!! Real powerful video. I just found it so I agree with that other sub this video needs a follow up

  • @everevelyn1094
    @everevelyn1094 Před 2 lety +6

    How many blokes would stick around? You mean to emotionally support their girlfriends??? That’s a big part of a relationship. Does he really think he’s doing something special!?

  • @kanatapaw
    @kanatapaw Před 3 lety +4

    I like kat.
    from the sound of this guys first meeting from the sound of time limit on getting a job to changing the colour of the door and a lock.
    red flags.
    she's a nice lady so it's a bit worrying.

  • @danozism
    @danozism Před 6 měsíci +1

    Thank God there are still some good people in the world. Otherwise, we'd be well and truly screwed! Thanks to the Stay Inn and VICE. RIP Stay Inn.

  • @enriquemadrid6145
    @enriquemadrid6145 Před 2 lety

    The hotel owner nd karen r truely angels iv been homeless with my kids nd a place like this wouldve been heavn sent god bless yous nd ur place

  • @jessejamez707
    @jessejamez707 Před 2 lety +3

    She collects caps,
    I collect caps !
    She smokes crack..
    I smoke crack!
    It’s a match made in Heaven I tell ya! 🤦‍♂️🤣😆

  • @aperfecte
    @aperfecte Před 4 lety +14

    I remember watching this awhile back. Why was it re-uploaded?

    • @juliansalvucci85
      @juliansalvucci85 Před 4 lety +5

      It’s my my first time watching it, it they didn’t reupload I probably wouldn’t have

    • @mamarobyn
      @mamarobyn Před 4 lety +3

      Same

    • @michaelearthling
      @michaelearthling Před 3 lety +1

      if they didn't re-upload it, i wouldn't have known Julian and Robyn watched it.

    • @SuperMerchus
      @SuperMerchus Před 3 lety +1

      Why the fk not? Just because you’ve seen it!👎

  • @zoew9369
    @zoew9369 Před 2 lety

    This is the most beautiful documentary

    • @galegrazutis964
      @galegrazutis964 Před 2 lety

      ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS! Especially when these lowlifes were destroying the place and doing drugs!!!

  • @rituraj_sharma_v
    @rituraj_sharma_v Před 2 lety +1

    I stuck around till the end

  • @jedics1
    @jedics1 Před 4 lety +31

    I would definitely lock the door and 'Stay Inn' if I accidentally booked a room here...

    • @adstran7624
      @adstran7624 Před 3 lety

      Mate.. ALL the motels nowadays in Victoria are mostly homeless people or recently released inmates.. the Salvation army or whoever pays for most of it

    • @fezg123
      @fezg123 Před 3 lety

      😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

  • @forestfairy352
    @forestfairy352 Před 3 lety +12

    Kind hearted people like this... they give kids a second chance, and they destroy the place? Disgusting. 😢

    • @grazutissmith9647
      @grazutissmith9647 Před 3 lety

      Just put them all in the middle of the dessert and let them fend for themselves

    • @achach5055
      @achach5055 Před 3 lety +1

      They dont know no better. And it can take a whole life time for some of these kids to turn there life around after what some of them have been through and been abused and neglected.
      They dont care about themselves. Its got nothing to do with the owner.
      Hopefully it will be something they can look back on and remember someone was there for them and cared, even though their parents and families didnt. Thats the type of thing that gives them abit of hope

    • @grazutissmith9647
      @grazutissmith9647 Před 3 lety +3

      I Just watched this again. SORRY if you don't like my views. But putting these types in motels is asking for disaster. They have no respect for others property. Look how they ABSOLUTELY destroyed the first place. They should be made to pay for damages.And then the one that left her filthy syringe for someone else to clear up. And that one sleeping in his own filth. This money being spent on these issues

    • @achach5055
      @achach5055 Před 3 lety +4

      @@grazutissmith9647 well. As a former street kid, herion addict and someone who went through prison 4 times, i already know what most people like yourself think
      Dont try to be stopping others that have the patience and kindness some of these need to see though. And be damn sure you dont try to act like there friends if and when they get out of their situation. Pretty much all of my friends are dead. They either hanged themselves, overdosed or were murdered. You think someone chooses that life? They are children of prostitutes, mosestation, abuse and more.
      Btw. The comment wasnt initially a response to you. It was to the original comment... Thats why you were not tagged

    • @thaZEBRAmussel
      @thaZEBRAmussel Před 3 lety

      That's why they say it's so hard to break the cycle once you're in it. They had a chance with people supporting them unconditionally. Now realistically they'll breed another generation into a new cycle.

  • @louisehuke6007
    @louisehuke6007 Před 2 lety +2

    It's a sort of happy sad , place . Keep up the brilliant work 💖❤💙

  • @leed9741
    @leed9741 Před 2 lety

    That man's been taken advantage of so many times and he's still ridiculously nice and non judgemental. I want to be like that in life.