Barwon Homelessness Network Update – 4 May 2022

SOURCE: The Guardian- Australian election 2022 seat explorer

News:

ABC News- 2^nd May- Renters competing ‘Hunger Games- style as number of rental properties dwindles

ABC News-22^nd April- Perth’s rough sleepers left out in the cold during COVID-19 despite two years of planning

The Guardian- 25^th April- Thinking big helped Australia solve a housing crisis in the 1940’s. Can we do it again?

The Guardian- 13^th April- Key Independents say they will push next Australian government to lift jobseeker payment

The Age- 27^th April- Thousands call for homelessness help but the phones ring out as staff are swamped

The Council to Homeless Persons- 3^rd May- Budget 22 slashes funding for rough sleeping program, leaving most vulnerable out in the cold

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:

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

Family Violence candlelight vigil – 4^th May 6.00-6.30

Exploring Barwon-The Orange Door What is new and what do you need to know- 12^th May 11.00am

AHURI- Driving population growth in regional cities- 18^th May at 11.00

Conferences/Grants/Submissions:

AHURI National Homelessness Conference 8^th – 10^th August