Barwon Homelessness Network Update – 25 May 2022

Source: Probono News- 23rd May- How do you solve a problem like homelessness?

News:

The Age- 16^th May- Make no mistake, poverty is a policy choice

PRObono News- 4^th May – Youth and child matters, why aren’t we doing more about it?

ABC News- 15^th May- Shortages in crisis housing leaving hundreds of youths in Melbourne’s outer south with nowhere to go

The Age- 11^th May- Advocates troubled by big cut to ‘magnificent program to house the homeless

The Standard- 18^th May- Construction on eight townhouses for vulnerable women to begin soon in west Warrnambool.

PRObono News- 19^th May- A journey to discovery: learning how other countries solved homelessness

Training/Resources/Reports:

MH Vic- Semester One training calendar 2022

FEED Geelong- Where can I get emergency food in Geelong

Council to Homeless Persons – SHS Learning Hub

Australian Alliance to End Homelessness- training sessions including VI-SPDAT

Unhoused – campaigning for safe homes for Australian women

AAEH- Australian Alliance to End Homelessness

Transgender Victoria – training

Webinars/Events:

Consumer Action Law Centre- Financial recovery from Family Violence- June 23^rd 9.30am

Exploring Barwon –LGBTIQ+ Inclusive practice for Workers- 9^th June (10.30-11.15)

Conferences/Grants/Submissions:

AHURI National Homelessness Conference 8^th – 10^th August (Early bird closes on 3^rd June)