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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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…
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,…
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….
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….
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Hi there! We just want to share this latest info and to promote the public consultation events that are an opportunity for you to share your ideas and experiences of…
This week is Homelessness Week, and Jo and I wanted to share some pics from last week’s Houses at Parliament campaign. We were absolutely blown away by the success of…
Our governments have failed us. They have failed our youth, they have failed vulnerable women, and men over 50 and every other person in between who for many reasons have…
The unique experiences of children and young people in the context of family violence are often overlooked, which can impact negatively into their future. How can we shift attitudes and…
The Children’s Voices for Change project is seeking children and young people aged 10 to 25, who have lived experience of family violence, to take part in an online activity….
It might look like a small step to addressing homelessness in our regions, but hats off to the Mount Alexander Shire for making changes to local laws that will allow…
Council to Homeless Persons (CHP) has released a new report revealing the top Victorian electorates where reported homelessness has alarmingly increased over five years. The analysis, which compares the 2016…