Barwon Homelessness Network Update – 25 May 2022

Source: Probono News- 23rd May- How do you solve a problem like homelessness?

 

News:

The Age- 16th May- Make no mistake, poverty is a policy choice

PRObono News- 4th May – Youth and child matters, why aren’t we doing more about it?

ABC News- 15th May- Shortages in crisis housing leaving hundreds of youths in Melbourne’s outer south with nowhere to go

The Age- 11th May- Advocates troubled by big cut to ‘magnificent program to house the homeless

The Standard- 18th May- Construction on eight townhouses for vulnerable women to begin soon in west Warrnambool.

PRObono News- 19th May- A journey to discovery: learning how other countries solved homelessness

 

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/Events:

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

Exploring Barwon –LGBTIQ+ Inclusive practice for Workers– 9th June (10.30-11.15)

 

Conferences/Grants/Submissions:

AHURI National Homelessness Conference 8th – 10th August (Early bird closes on 3rd June)

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Barwon Homelessness Network Update – 21 January 2025

Barwon Homelessness Network Update – 21 January 2025

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Barwon Homelessness Network Update – 19 December 2024

Barwon Homelessness Network Update – 19 December 2024

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