Barwon Homelessness Network Update – 05 Oct 2020

News:

The Conversation- 22^nd September- If we realized the true cost of homelessness, we’d fix it overnight
The ABC- 29^th September- Federal Government warned about risk of homelessness from COVID-19
PRObono News- 18^th September- COVID leaves community sector ‘approaching crisis point’
The Sydney Morning Herald- 15^th September- Thousands of affordable homes would boost the economy, homelessness group say
CHP Media Release- 17^th September-  Victoria’s Auditor General’s Office (VAGO) Report reveals that housing is the critical missing element keeping rough sleepers homeless
PRObono News-23^rd September- housing for all ‘makes good business sense’.
PRObono News- 30^th September– Crisis accommodation package for domestic violence survivors rolls out
The Guardian- 28^th September- Top economists say boosting social housing and jobseeker key to Australia’s prosperity
The Guardian- 21^st September- Housing demand to take a dramatic hit as Australia’s net migration slumps

Training/Resources/Reports:

Tenants Victoria- A step by step guide to Rent Reductions and Rent Relief Grants
DHHS training for community sector working on how to use masks and PPE effectively
Justice Connect- Dear Landlord
SHS training calendar for Semester Two 
MARAM practice guides and resources
MH Vic- Semester Two training calendar
Diversitat- Information videos in a number of community languages on COVID19
DHHS- Guidance for coronavirus planning (COVID-19) in the Community Sector
Consumer Affairs Victoria- Coronavirus (COVID-19) and your rights
FEED Geelong- Where can I get emergency food in Geelong
COVID-19 health advice https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/coronavirus
Consumer Affairs Victoria- Changes to the Residential Tenancies Act resources for community organistions
CHP- Housing First – Permanent Supportive Housing – ending chronic homelessness
Victorian Auditor General’s office- 17^th September- Victoria’s Homelessness Response

Webinars:

CHIA Vic- 6^th October- Community Housing Aboriginal Cultural Safety Framework implementation assistance $270.00

Conferences/Grants/Submissions:

Community fellows program – Melbourne University – have a research topic on homelessness explored by academics?
CHIA Vic Conference the 27^th & 28^th April, 2021
AHURI National Homelessness Conference 1^st and 2^nd December, 2020
Warrnambool City Council – Community Funding Programs open
DV Vic Review of Real Estate education regulations