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….
Everyone has the right to safe and secure housing. Housing Justice knows housing issues are complex, and often the result of other problems in people’s lives, including financial hardship, debt,…
Since 1991, Australia’s kids and young people have been turning to our professional, specialised counsellors, no matter who they are, where they live or what they want to talk about….
The Children’s Resource Program for the Loddon Mallee Region is part of the LMHN and is staffed by the Children’s Resource Program Coordinator, who provides networking and resourcing services to…
Everyone is tired of lock-downs, children in particular. We also know that some children are losing a sense of hope that it is never going to end. Australian Childhood Foundation…
Emerging Minds provide a selection of resources to assist parents and caregivers in supporting their children’s mental health through the COVID-19 pandemic. These resources help parents talk to children about…
Bendigo and District Aboriginal Co-operative has received more than $487,000 to help local children access specialist and allied health services. This funding will support children and their families to access…
The experience of homelessness and family violence can have a significant impact on a child’s education, their physical, emotional and mental health and their sense of connectedness to peers and…
The Statewide Children’s Resource Program is excited to announce the launch of our first online module hosted by Council to Homeless Person. Module 1: Introduction to the Statewide Children’s Resource…
We all want our kids to grow up happy and healthy. And with around three-quarters of common mental health problems emerging before age 25, the early years are critical in…
Maryborough in the Central Goldfields is the fourth most disadvantaged area in Victoria, with the region facing challenges that inhibit the growth and development of children. Go Goldfields has a…
The Victoria State Government and Get Active Victoria are helping eligible families to get their children involved in organised sport and recreation activities, be it Calisthenics, Lawn Bowls, Netball Swimming…
The Children’s Resource Program provides funding to Specialist Homelessness Service programs in the Loddon Mallee region to help meet the financial gap faced by parents in supporting their children’s educational…
Families and Homelessness: Supporting Parents and Improving Outcomes For Children- Free Webinar on 10th February 2021 The webinar is aimed at professionals working with families and children experiencing homelessness or…
The State Government announced 1,000 schools will be part of the School Breakfast Club Program in 2021. Foodbank Victoria provides free breakfasts for kids at participating Victorian schools, allowing more…
As of 1 January 2021, the Council to Homeless Persons (CHP) will be responsible for the delivery of the SHS Training Calendar over the next three years from 1 January…
Seven new Early Parenting Centres will be built in Ballarat, Bendigo, Geelong, Frankston, Casey, Wyndham and Whittlesea. These centres will provide a critical role in ensuring parents are getting the…
More support will be available to educators and teachers to better prepare for children moving from kindergarten to school. A positive start to school, leading to greater and ongoing connection…