Barwon Homelessness Network Update – 13 Aug 2020

SOURCE: https://everybodyshome.com.au/heat-maps/?mc_cid=768109636f&mc_eid=bef4806dfd

News:

The Conversation- 4^th August- 400,000 women over 45 are at risk of homelessness in Australia
Everybodys Home campaign- data and statistics heat maps
Victorian Parliamentary Inquiry into Homelessness – Interim report .The Inquiry Report is due in February 2021. You can find the Barwon and South West Homelessness Network submission here and the transcript of the Geelong/Warrnambool Inquiry presentation here. held on 13^th July.
PRObono News- 5^th August- The uncertainty continues for people experiencing homelessness
AAP- 5^th August- Victorians want more public housing: poll
The Standard- 4^th August – Youth Homelessness in Warrnambool is at breaking point with no present solutions
PRObono News- 4^th August- Heatmaps show homelessness in Australia does not discriminate
Inside Story- 4^th August –Beyond Housing
PRObono News- 6^th August– Behind closed doors:  The migrant and refugee women suffering in silence.
PRObono News- 5^th August- How an innovative, evidence based initiative in Melbourne reduced long-term homelessness

Training/Events/Resources:

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Test Isolation and Worker Support Payments-
COVID-19 Amendment to Homelessness Services Guidelines and Conditions of Funding (download)
Mission Australia- Staying Home – A youth survey of young people’s experiences of homelessness
Justice Connect- Dear Landlord
CHIA- June 2020- Economic Impacts of Social Housing Investment
SHS training calendar for Semester Two  (online courses open to all across the State- get in quick)
MARAM practice guides and resources
Victorian LGBTIQ Strategy– Consultation is open until 3^rd August
Funded Agency Channel- Program requirements for family violence crisis brokerage (FVCB)
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
Red Cross- Covid Connect is new service for people who are socially isolated to receive a call
Consumer Affairs Victoria- Coronavirus (COVID-19) and your rights
FEED Geelong- Where can I get emergency food in Geelong (download)
COVID-19 health advice https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/coronavirus
Consumer Affairs Victoria- Changes to the Residential Tenancies Act resources for community organistions

Webinars:

Australian Childhood Foundation- ‘ Thriving in the workplace through supervision, reflective practice and self-care in challenging times- free on 26^th August 10.00-11.30
AHURI- A pathway to where? 19^th August 1.00-2.30pm
AHI- Industry Connect: National Crisis and Housing Policy Forum – 25^th August at 1.30pm
VCOSS and DHHS digital forum registrations open for 3^rd September

Conferences/Grants/Submissions:

Geelong Community Foundation grants close on the 14^th September
CHIA Vic Conference the 27^th & 28^th April, 2021
AHURI National Homelessness Conference in Canberra on 10-12 August registrations are on hold until a date can be arranged for 2021.
Warrnambool City Council – Community Funding Programs open
City of Greater Geelong – 2020-2022 Affordable Social Housing Advisory Committee is taking EOI closing on 21^st August
Homelessness Australia  Submission to the Parliament of Australia House of Representatives Standing Committee on Social Policy and Legal Affairs Inquiry into Homelessness in Australia