A New Direction Home: The Future of Leaving Care The Council to Homeless Persons (CHP) are seeking submissions for the February edition of Parity Magazine. This edition will examine changes…
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This thought provoking story from the ABC news website not only outlines the case for an increase in affordable housing but also provides details of the newly formed National Affordable…
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The Community Housing Industry Association Victoria (CHIA Vic) have launched the Aboriginal Cultural Safety Framework because Aboriginal people living in Victoria experience severe housing disadvantage. You can also read more about…
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VCOSS and Tenants Victoria are running a free session for community sector workers who want to better understand the state's shifting rental landscape on Wednesday 30th September 3pm-3:30. One-third of…
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The ban on rental evictions has been extended until March 2021. In the meantime if you need assistance with tenancy issues you can check out these options- Justice Connect 'Self…
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The Victorian Government have announced an extension to the ban on both residential and commercial evictions and rental increases to December 31st, along with Rental Relief Grant payments increased to…
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Featuring a panel of speakers from the Loddon region, along with Kate Colvin from the Council to Homeless Persons, and Trevor Brown from their Peer Education Support Program, the webinar…
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Right now in Australia, there's just one job vacancy for every 13 people looking for work. This mismatch will get worse before it gets better, as the economic crisis sparked…
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National Homelessness Week will be held from 3 – 8 August 2020 Due to the pandemic there won’t be a physical launch of the week and the focus will instead…
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The COVID-19 guide for renters contains all recent legislation updates, a sample rent reduction agreement and sample letters for tenants to negotiate with landlords and many other useful tips and…
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Five high-profile Australians agree to swap their privileged lifestyles for 10 days of being homeless in NSW. They find out what it’s like to go from having everything to having absolutely nothing. Living amongst Australia’s homeless are Emergency Doctor & Businessman Dr. Andrew Rochford, Deputy Lord Mayor of Melbourne Arron Wood, Restauranteur & Entrepreneur Pauline Nguyen, Comedian & Radio Presenter Ciaran Lyons, and Actress & Model Ellie Gonsalves.
Given the issues arising from COVID-19 and the potential for even more people being affected by homelessness, it is more important than ever to lend your voice to the Everybody's…
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The inquiry into Homelessness being conducted by the Victorian Parliament's Legal and Social Issues Committee has extended the deadline for submissions to 16th March, so you, your agency or clients…
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The Council to Homeless Persons are currently calling for contributions for their April 2020 issue, which focuses on changes in both the understanding of the dynamics of youth homelessness and the…
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Consumer Affairs Victoria have released information for tenants about issues that might arise for tenants affected by natural disasters. See the Consumer Affairs Victoria website for detailed information.
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