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.
Bendigo Winter Night Shelter
Bendigo Winter Night Shelter (BWNS) works with local churches, community groups, businesses and individuals to provide support for people who are experiencing crisis homelessness during winter in the Bendigo area.…
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Children’s Brokerage Support
Children’s Brokerage Support Please note that this funding is available only for access by workers in Specialist Homelessness Services for clients experiencing homelessness, housing crisis and/or family violence. The Homeless…
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Horizon House- St John of God- Bendigo- Young Mother & Baby Program
St John of God Young Mother and Baby Program provides accommodation and support to vulnerable young mothers aged 16 to 22. They will help young mothers pregnancy to term and…
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Nine Out Of Ten Victorian Kids At Risk In The Car
A very important reminder for those who will have small people in the car, especially over the Easter long weekend, that well fitted, compliant child restraints are vital to…
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FOURTH BIENNIAL International Childhood Trauma Conference – 31st July – 5th August 2022 Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre
The Australian Childhood Foundation are holding their Fourth Biennial International Childhood Trauma Conference in Melbourne. Hear from world class leaders like Dr Dan Siegel, Dr Jon Baylin, Professor Judy Atkinson…
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Housing Affordability takes a hit – regionally and globally
A new report published recently by ACOSS and the UNSW, states regional rental housing affordability has significantly worsened during the pandemic. With rent rises outweighing wage increases, the impact this…
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Safe and Supported: The National Framework for Protecting Australia’s Children 2021-2031
Safe & Supported : The National framework for Protecting Australia's Children 2021 - 2031 was released in December 2021 with no fanfare. In May 2022, the first of two five-year…
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‘I just go to school with no food’ – why Australia must tackle child poverty to improve educational outcomes
About one in six children in Australia live in poverty. These children generally have poorer educational outcomes than more advantaged children. Recently published research shows students who live in poverty…
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Helping Kids Get Active And Saving Parents Money
Community sport is now more accessible for Victorian parents wanting their kids to get active as the State Government helps reduce out-of-pocket expenses for thousands of families. Parents now only…
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Potential indirect impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on children: A narrative review using a community child health lens
Researchers from the Centre for Community Child Health and the University of Melbourne identified 11 impact areas under three broad categories: child-level factors (poorer mental health, poorer child health and…
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