Consumer Affairs Victoria referred Mary (77) to Home at Last as she was having trouble with her current tenancy and would also need to assistance to find more suitable housing.
Tuesday 5th May 2015. Funding for innovation sets the stage for future investment in ending homelessness.
The Andrews’ Government released its first Budget with a range of social spending and a particular focus on child and family services. The centrepiece of the housing and homelessness funding was $40 million over four years to continue seven Innovation Action Projects (IAP)...
Article by Christina Zhou, Domain reporter, The Age 16th April 2015
The rental market has never been tougher for tenants as rents in Melbourne soar to an all-time high. The median asking rent for houses increased by 2.5 per cent over the March quarter to $390 a week, according to Domain Group's rental report released on Thursday... Go to story
Future of program to ease homeslessness uncertain. Elderly Victorians face homelessness if a social program fails to get State Government funding... Go to story
Organisations providing vital support to Homeless Seniors in Victoria face a bleak future. It is uncertain if the State Government will extend Department of Human Services funding for Homelessness Innovation Action Projects... Go to story
Re: you do your budget planning on a four-yearly cycle; please let us do the same
An open letter to the Hon Scott Morrison, MP, Minister for Social Services, House of Representatives, Parliament House, Canberra was published in the Australian, Monday February 9th, 2015.
The letter was signed by 59 signatories of peak Housing and Homelessness services across Australia.
"There is nothing like staying at home for real comfort."