Barwon Homelessness Network Update – 24 October 2024

SOURCE: ABC News- 17 October- The stereotype that single mothers are ‘leaning on the system’ is far from the truth. So why does it still exist?

Join Our Petition!

Please join our petition to the City of Greater Geelong.

There are over 7,000 households on priority applications on the Victorian Housing Register (VHR) in the Barwon broadbands. This petition is to support the urgency of building public and community housing, as housing ends homelessness. The Barwon Homelessness Network is seeking your support. Will you sign this petition?

News:

ABC News- 21 October- Victorian Government announces 50 higher- density housing development zones across Melbourne

ABC News- 16 October- How many properties do politicans own? A public register of their interests provides the answer

ABC News- 16 October- Build-to-rent latest craze in Australian property investment. But has it solved housing crises overseas?

ABC News- 15 October- Brisbane 2032 Olympic Games could worsen homelessness, Q Shelter report warns

ABC News- 12 October- Victoria sees record fall in rental stock as investors leave the state

ABC News- 11 October- City of Bunbury’s request for homelessness shelter knocked back by WA housing minister

 

Training/Resources/Reports:

APO- Business Council of Australia – It’s time to say yes to housing

AHURI- 10 October- Growing suburban homelessness rates are driven by shortage of affordable rental housing

CHIA Vic- September- Defining affordable housing –what is it, who it’s for and where it’s needed

HYDDI workers training calendar for those working with young people

Disability Advocacy Resource Unit website

Council to Homeless Persons – SHS Learning Hub

AAEH- Australian Alliance to End Homelessness

 

Webinars/Events:

Safe + Equal – 16 Days of Activism against Gender- Based Violence Campaign

Exploring Barwon – 29 October- Child Protection (Responding to Safety and Wellbeing of Children)

Family Law Pathways- Hi-Tech stalking, Domestic Violence and Family Law cases 24 Oct 1-2pm

AHURI Homelessness Conference recordings available

VHN World Homelessness Day recording of Emma Dawson from Per Capita

 

Conferences/Grants/Submissions/Petitions:

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

Previous news updates…

Barwon Homelessness Network Update – 20 March 2025

Barwon Homelessness Network Update – 20 March 2025

SOURCE: CHP Victorian Youth Homelessness Assembly Please join our petition to the City of Greater Geelong. There are over 7,000 households on priority applications on the Victorian Housing Register (VHR) in the Barwon broadbands. This petition is to support the...

Barwon Homelessness Network Update – 24 February 2025

Barwon Homelessness Network Update – 24 February 2025

SOURCE: CHP State Budget Submission Ending Homelessness: A roadmap for homelessness reform Please join our petition to the City of Greater Geelong. There are over 7,000 households on priority applications on the Victorian Housing Register (VHR) in the Barwon...

Barwon Homelessness Network Update – 7 February 2025

Barwon Homelessness Network Update – 7 February 2025

SOURCE: Homelessness Australia -29 January- Government’s commitment to address disability and homelessness an important step  Please join our petition to the City of Greater Geelong. There are over 7,000 households on priority applications on the Victorian Housing...

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