Barwon Homelessness Network Update – 30 March 2023

SOURCE: PRObono News

 

News:

Homelessness Australia- 22 March- Homelessness funding security warmly welcomed

The Guardian- 22 March- Women majority of newly homeless, as ABS census data shows problem getting worse

The Colac Herald – 24 March – Homeless rate rises amid crowding crisis

The Standard- 24 March – New funding to help homelessness as housing debate heats up

ABC News- 29 March- After the Mickelham quarantine hub was used for flood victims, documents show violence and drug use were rife

ABC News- 24 March- Advocates call for National Rental Affordability Scheme extension amid soaring rents and cost of living

PRObono News- 23 March- How much would it cost to end homelessness? We’ve got the answer

The Conversation- 22 March- Yes, we see you. Why a national plan for homelessness must make thousands of children on their own a priority

ABC News- 21 March- Ballarat, Morwell Foodbanks further delayed as demand reaches boiling point

ABC News- 21March- Crossbench senators pushing government to expand social housing fund to help more in need

ABC News- 20 March- Multiple Centrelink payments are increasing today. Here’s which ones are going up and by how much

ABC News – 18March – Building industry fears around waterproofing as leaks reach crisis point in Victoria

SBS News- 13 March- Living in a basement with no windows. Life in a 12- person share house during Australia’s rental crisis

 

Training/Resources/Reports:

Homelessness Australia Policy Forum: Census deep dive – March 31st 11.00 to 12.30

Free N95 masks from Department of Health- masks can be ordered free of charge by emailing. (please provide contact name, drop address and opening hours) 

AHURI brief- March – What are the real costs of Australia’s housing crisis for women?

ACOSS- Budget Priorities Statement 2023-2024

VCOSS resources for renters on the changes to the RTA

Youth Homelessness Matters Day 19th April – Y Foundation resources

MARAM Collaborative Practice Training- SAFV Centre

The Constellation Project Lived experience voices

MH Vic- Training calendar Semester One

Council to Homeless Persons – SHS Learning Hub

AAEH- Australian Alliance to End Homelessness

Transgender Victoria – training

Webinars/Events:

The Sexual Assault and Family Violence Centre- Family Violence and Sexual Assault- understanding and responding introductory training 4th April (3hrs)

Australian Alliance to End Homelessness (AAEH) conference was held recently on the Gold Coast all presentations are available here

 

Conferences/Grants/Submissions:

National Child and Youth Homelessness Conference on the 5th and 6th June

Homelessness Australia – January 2023- Pre-budget submission 2023-24

Parity call for contributions – April 2023 “Towards a new child and youth housing and homelessness plan”

CHIA Vic Conference early bird registrations are open for the 26th and 27th April in Melbourne

AHURI National Homelessness Conference 2022 sessions available on YouTube

Homelessness in Barwon

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