The Wire

For many, a stay at a homeless shelter can provide a well-needed reprieve from life on the streets. Located in the inner city, Matthew Talbot Hostel is Sydney’s largest hostel for homeless men. But recently, Matthew Talbot Hostel has been criticized by the NSW Users and AIDS Association, or NUAA, after it was revealed that sniffer dogs have been allowed into the hostel on a regular basis. Michael Lodge, the Executive Officer of the NUAA and Megan Groves, Manager at the Matthew Talbot Hostel, spoke to The Wire.