Young people are a significant group experiencing homelessness in Victoria. Compared to older cohorts, young people have distinctive pathways into, and experiences of homelessness. To effectively meet the needs of…
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Schools are now safer for students and staff and disruptions caused by corona virus outbreaks will reduce due to the Victorian Government rolling out the free, at home rapid antigen…
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Advocates warn that women are wearing the brunt of the housing affordability crisis. The Price of a typical Melbourne home has multiplied by 22 in the past 40 years, almost…
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The Victorian Government announced over $66 million in new funding to provide up to 250 eligible families and children already in hotels with safe, stable and secure accommodation and tailored…
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The Social Housing Growth Fund will be funding up to $300 million to provide grants to fund about 1,000 new homes across regional Victoria to help address housing affordability challenges…
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Women who are leaving a violent relationship will now have access to a one-off payment of up to $5,000 to help them establish a life free of violence. Under the…
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The theme for Children's Week 2020-21 is Children have the right to choose their friends and safely connect with others, drawn from Article 15 of the United Nations Convention on…
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Triple P Positive Parenting Program statewide offers free access online to support parents and carers of children aged 0-12 years, Teen Triple P Online is targeted at parents and…
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The State Government is continuing to ensure more people have the safety, security and stability of a home, thanks to new incentives for investors to build rental properties. Build‑to‑Rent provides…
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The development of social, emotional and behavioural skills during early childhood is crucial to children’s overall development and later in life. However, some children experience difficulties that may compromise their…
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The Crisis Accommodation Options Project was funded by the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (the Department), to further explore the issue of emergency accommodation, to map the current system,…
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Grant applications are open now for community organisations and local governments to deliver youth-led events and programs that harness the potential of Victorians aged 12 to 25. The grants are…
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Get Active Kids Voucher Program opened at 10:00am on Monday 4 October. More vouchers to help pay for sporting equipment, uniforms and memberships are on offer for young Victorians to…
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Home Stretch provides continued support until the age of 21 to every Victorian leaving care – around 700 young people a year – to assist their transition to adulthood. Victoria…
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Marram Nganyin Aboriginal Youth Mentoring Program has been operating in Victoria since 2016-17 providing funding to deliver strengths-based and community-led primary prevention and early intervention mentoring initiatives. The program supports…
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ONE BILLION CHILDREN EXPERIENCED VIOLENCE IN THE LAST YEAR ALONE. THAT'S HALF THE WORLD'S CHILDREN. The Polished Man campaign encourages everyone to take a stand and actively commit to helping…
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The State Government's historic Big Housing Build Program have already purchased 1,100 homes, including 590 homes in ready to build projects. The Big Housing Build Program has also purchased 514…
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Street Art workshops are running for young people in the second week of the school holidays in Kangaroo Flat – families and young people who are looking for adventures slightly…
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