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Groundbreaking census of homeless children and young people reveals violence, health emergencies and serious trauma are common – but safe housing remains out of reach

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This morning, Melbourne City Mission (MCM) will launch the inaugural Victorian Youth Homelessness Snapshot in partnership with Social Ventures Australia (SVA) at Victorian Parliament House. It is the first census of children and young people connected to Victoria’s largest and only statewide youth homelessness service provider. The Snapshot unearthed high rates of family violence, health … Continued

New analysis highlights Victoria’s social housing shortfall

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Tuesday, 6 August 2024 A long-term analysis of rough sleeping in Victoria reveals fewer than two in 10 people seeking homelessness help have secured social housing. Council to Homeless Persons CEO Deborah Di Natale said the troubling Australian Institute of Health and Welfare data highlighted the urgent need for more public and community dwellings. Just … Continued

PROTECTING THE FUTURE OF PORT PHILLIP BAY

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The Allan Labor Government is supporting community groups to protect Port Phillip Bay’s iconic marine and coastal environment. Minister for Environment Steve Dimopoulos announced the latest round of the Port Phillip Bay Fund grants, with a $2.3 million investment to support a wide range of community groups that include not-for-profits, schools and Traditional Owner groups … Continued

NEW RESEARCH PROTECTING VICTORIANS FROM POOR AIR QUALITY

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The Allan Labor Government is making sure Victorians are protected from airborne infections, pollution, bushfire smoke and a changing climate with support for a new research project. Minister for Medical Research Ben Carroll today announced Burnet Institute will deliver the Pathway to Clean Indoor Air in Victoria project. The two-year project will engage a multi-disciplinary … Continued

LIVED EXPERIENCE THE FOCUS IN ROYAL COMMISSION RESPONSE

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The Allan Labor Government is continuing to put lived experience at the centre of disability reform in Victoria – today publishing the Government’s response to the Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability (Disability Royal Commission). Minister for Disability Lizzie Blandthorn thanked the Victorians who advocated for the establishment of … Continued

Origami houses on parliament steps illustrate social housing shortage

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Wednesday, 31 July 2024 Thousands of origami houses will cover the steps of Victorian Parliament on Wednesday to illustrate the lack of social housing and investment needed to tackle the homelessness crisis.  Council to Homeless Persons CEO Deborah Di Natale said the 6,000 houses represented the number of public and community homes needed each year … Continued

Voices of 38 migrant and refugee women added to Vic Govt Inquiry into Women’s Pain

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Wellsprings for Women, in collaboration with Women’s Health in the South East (WHISE), has submitted a detailed and impactful report to the Victorian Government’s Inquiry into Women’s Pain. This submission draws on the lived experiences of 38 migrant and refugee women from Southern Melbourne, highlighting critical barriers to healthcare and offering comprehensive recommendations for improvement. … Continued