Barwon Homelessness Network Update – 20 Apr 2022

SOURCE: ABC- 20^th April- Federal election 2022: Where do the major parties stand on policy issues

News:

The Saturday Paper- 9^th April- ‘Eviction by dereliction’: the decay of public housing
ABC News- 12^th April- Renters spend ten times as much on housing as petrol. Where’s their cost of living relief?
The Guardian- 26^th March- ‘I was lost’: Kyiose faced homelessness after arriving in Australia from Myanmar- and he’s not alone
ABC News- 8^th April- Could a simple change to zoning laws solve Canberra’s housing affordability crisis?
ABC News- 20^th April- Expanding the home guarantee comes with pro’s and con’s for first-time property buyers

Training/Resources/Reports:

The Geelong Zero Project – learn about the project on 27^th April at the Geelong Town Hall
AHURI- April 2022- Australia’s COVID-19 pandemic housing policy responses
DFFH- Homelessness sector jobs support program– 16^th March
Expression of Interest for access to RAT State Purchasing Contract
Homelessness Australia- Homelessness Election platform- January, 2022
APO News- 1^st April- National plan victim – survivor advocates consultation final report
ANU- A Fairer Tax and Welfare System in for Australia– April, 2022
Tenants Victoria- COVID-19 Guide for Renters
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
WIRE- Recognising and responding to financial abuse – 21^st April
Joint legal assistance sector response to the Interim Report of the Social Housing Regulation Review- 25^th February
DFFH –MARAM Information sharing week 26-29^th April

Webinars:

Consumer Action Law Centre- Financial recovery from Family Violence– June 23^rd 9.30am
Exploring Barwon- The Orange Door- What is new and what do you need to know? – 28^th April
VCOSS Treasurers breakfast– 4^th May – 7.45-10.00am
Tenants Victoria- Residential Tenancies Act reforms Eviction Update– 4^th May 9.30

Conferences/Grants/Submissions:

City of Greater Geelong – Community Grants open
Private Rental Commissioner wants to hear your stories of renting either as a renter or an advocate
AHURI National Homelessness Conference 8^th – 10^th August