Scott Dalfonso is just 39, but he's seen more grief and trauma than most of us see in a lifetime.
He's lost three newborn children, endured a bitter relationship breakdown and struggled with schizophrenia.
On top of all that, for the past five years he's been homeless, caught in limbo as he battles to secure stable housing.
As part of Homelessness Week, News journalist Charmayne Allison spent time with Scott , listening to his story and gaining an insight into the region's growing homelessness crisis.
To read more from this feature, follow the links below:
Jayme McCrae, 21, has been homeless for five months
Battling grief, trauma and schizophrenia, Scott Dalfonso is also homeless
BeyondHousing says 2900 social housing homes needed to address homeless crisis
Politicians vow to address Shepparton’s homelessness crisis
Wide range of Shepparton homelessness services supporting struggling locals
Shepparton psychologists brace for need in wake of homelessness crisis