Barwon Homelessness Network Update – 07 Feb 2024

SOURCE: ABC News- 27 January- Apollo Bay locals leave due to housing shortage –child care crisis

 

News:

ABC News- 28 January- Experts have said for years we need more social and affordable housing. So where is it?

The Guardian- 2 January- My great-uncles went to war for Australia but returned homeless. It’s time to face the truth about Indigenous injustice 

ABC News- 30 January- Outdoor activities in study’s spotlight after ‘very obvious decline’ in community engagement

Inside Story- 26 January- On housing, is Labor listening?

Council to Homeless Persons- 22 January- Victoria rock bottom of Australia’s public and community housing rankings

ABC News- 6 February- Are short-term rentals like Airbnb fueling the rental crisis? It depends where you live

ABC News – 5 February- Calls to boost funding for men’s family violence behavior change program Caring Dads amid high demand

Training/Resources/Reports:

Centre for Equitable Housing – A Per Capita initiative Australian Housing Monitor

Council to Homeless Persons- Submission to the Reform Rolling Action Plan February, 2024

Tenants Victoria- New pocket guide for rooming house residents

Australian Government Productivity Report on Homelessness services 22 January, 2024

VCOSS 2024 Victorian Budget Submission

Council to Homeless Persons – SHS Learning Hub

AAEH- Australian Alliance to End Homelessness

Justice Connect- What Victorian social services providers need to know about the new Social Services Regulator

Centre for Equitable Housing- On Whose Account? Government spending on Housing January, 2024

Webinars/Events:

Consumer Policy Research Centre- Is it liveable? 7 February 4-4.30pm

Good Shepard program showcase NILS & FIH- Make informed referrals 15 February at 11.00am

PHN- Connecting Care Finder to the Aged Care Network Forum 15 February 9.30-4.00pm

AHURI – Adapting housing to climate change on 29 February 12-1.30pm

Barwon Legal Service- Law for Community Workers- Virtual Info Session- Renter’s Rights

Adolescent Violence In The Home – delivered by the Centre for Excellence in Child and Family Welfare 19 February 1-2.30pm

Conferences/Grants/Submissions/Petitions:

AHURI- Australian Homelessness Conference -13th and 14th August at the Adelaide Convention Centre

Geelong Community Foundation main grant round $15,000-$100,00 is open

Everybody’s Home – Taking Action sign the petition

Barwon South West Homelessness Network- Increase public and community housing sign the petition

Where Can I Eat - Jan 2024

Home Time Overview - Fix housing for young people (290124)

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