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Do you need housing assistance?

Go to housing.vic.gov.au for more information or the about page for services in the Loddon Mallee region.

Do you want to speak to someone?

Call 1800 825 955 for general housing advice or 1800 015 188 for advice if you are experiencing family violence.

11/09/2023 in advocacy, Awards

Victorian Homelessness Achievement Awards

As you know, the awards are Victoria's biannual celebration of the exceptional efforts of workers, consumers and organisations within the homelessness sector. It's a fantastic opportunity to recognise the contributions…
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11/09/2023 in affordable housing, Federal Government, Housing & Homelessness

Housing Australia Future Fund set to pass parliament

There has finally been an agreement with the federal government and the Greens on the Housing Australia Future Fund.  The Bill will likely be passed this week after negotiations secured…
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31/08/2023 in advocacy, Federal Government, Housing & Homelessness, submission

Have your say in Developing the National Housing and Homelessness Plan

Calling all submissions The Australian Government wants to hear from you about your thoughts on the issues paper on the Housing and Homelessness Plan. Submissions are open until 22 September,…
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31/08/2023 in Crisis Accommodation, homelessness, report, research, tenancy

Crisis accommodation in Australia: now and for the future

Each year more than 160,000 people experiencing or at risk of homelessness seek crisis accommodation from Specialist Homelessness Services SHS. Not all can be accommodated, and many are turned away.…
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24/08/2023 in children, clients, community sector, education, family violence, parenting, Webinar

Supporting children and young people bereaved by domestic homicide-Wednesday 13 September 2023, 1:00 – 2:00PM

The murder of a child’s parent in the context of domestic violence is a traumatic experience that has immediate and long-term effects on a child’s social, emotional and cognitive development.…
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24/08/2023 in children, community sector, education, professional development, Public & Community Housing, Webinar

Two day Conference- Improving Outcomes for Children Experiencing Vulnerability and Risk-Tue September 26 @ 8:00 am – Wed September 27 @ 5:00 pm

In Australia, there is a national drive to improve outcomes for vulnerable children through targeted interventions, but more needs to be done to improve service and system level responses, lift workforce…
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24/08/2023 in children, clients, community sector, conference, professional development

Child Protection Forum & Expo 2023-Wed September 6 @ 8:00 am – 1:30 pm- FREE

The Child Protection Forum & Expo is hosted by the Child Protection Team at John Hunter Children’s Hospital in Newcastle NSW.  This year’s forum will include an expo with representatives from a number of…
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24/08/2023 in children, clients, community sector, education, Webinar

Australia’s Biggest Child Safety Lesson Livestream-Tue September 5 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am Free

Australia’s Biggest Child Safety Lesson (ABCSL) is an annual initiative of the Daniel Morcombe Foundation now in its seventh year. In a livestreamed online format, ABCSL is an engaging, educational…
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24/08/2023 in children, community sector, Webinar

Unlocking the key to child safety-Thu August 31 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Ahead of Child Protection Week September 3-9, 2023, this webinar talks about understanding why it’s important to prioritise the impact of abuse on children and how it leads to more…
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24/08/2023 in campaign, children, clients, community sector

National Child Protection Week-3-9 September 2023

This year National Child Protection Week will continue to champion the message 'Every child in every community needs a fair go'. This message captures the essences of National Child Protection…
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