News

5^th February 2013     SERVICE SECTOR REFORM PROJECT
by Pro Bono Australia News

A new Victorian Government project aimed at reforming community services is an historic opportunity to improve outcomes for vulnerable people and communities, according to the Victorian Council of Social Service. more

5^th February 2013     PUBLIC HOUSING LOOMS AS KEY YARRA ISSUE IN UPCOMING FEDERAL POLL
by ALANA SCHETZER - Melbourne Times Weekly

THE Fitzroy and North Richmond public housing estates project has emerged as a key election issue as the Greens prepare to battle the ALP at the federal polls in September. more

4^th February 2013     WHITE RIBBON INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE 2013 - CALL FOR PAPERS BY 5TH FEBRUARY 2013
by White Ribbon

White Ribbon is now calling for papers for the inaugural International Conference on 13-15 May 2013 in Sydney. The deadline for papers is 5 February 2013. more

4^th February 2013     VICTORIAN WOMEN’S BENEVOLENT TRUST GRANTS PROGRAM - APPLICATIONS CLOSE 4 FEBRURARY 2013

The VWBT is calling for applications for projects that enhance conditions for women and girls living in Victoria, which lead to long-term, socially progressive change. VWBT are particularly interested in project applications that take new and creative approaches and partnerships to vexed issues of social and economic disadvantage and discrimination.  more

4^th February 2013     HOLMESGLEN HOME TO A NEW YOUTH FOYER
by Minister for Housing Wendy Lovell and Minister for Higher Education Peter Hall

The Victorian Coalition Government’s groundbreaking Youth Foyer project has reached an important milestone, with Holmesglen TAFE today named as the site of the first Foyer to begin operations. more

2^nd February 2013     O'CONNOR APPOINTED MINISTER FOR IMMIGRATION CITIZENSHIP
by The Australian Government

I thank the Prime Minister for appointing me as Minister for Immigration and Citizenship in the Gillard Cabinet. I am honoured to take on this challenging role and I thank Minister Bowen for his hard work in this area. Australia is a country built on migration and, as a migrant myself, I understand the importance and complexities of the portfolios. more

1^st February 2013     ABBOTT IGNORES HOUSING AFFORDABILITY AND HOMELESS
by The Hon. Brendan O'Connor - Federal Minister for Housing, Homelessness and Small Business

Tony Abbott demonstrated his lack of understanding of the real pressures facing Australian families and households with his failure to mention housing affordability or homelessness in his half-hour speech to the National Press Club, Minister for Housing and Homelessness Brendan O’Connor said today. more

1^st February 2013     ISSUE 157: HOW IS SOCIAL HOUSING BEST DELIVERED TO DISADVANTAGED INDIGENOUS PEOPLE LIVING IN URBAN AREAS?
by AHURI

This Research and Policy Bulletin provides details of the key findings and policy implications from the completed AHURI research project Service integration and Indigenous housing. more

1^st February 2013     LEISURE SERVICES IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THE LAUNCH OF IN2SPORT BRIMBANK FROM FEBRUARY 1ST, WITH FUNDING OPEN FOR PARTICIPANTS.
by Brimbank City Council

In2Sport Brimbank provides a fantastic opportunity for children living in Brimbank to actively participate in community sport and recreation, regardless of their financial circumstances. Eligible participants aged between 6-18 years whose family hold a health care/pension card can apply for up to $200 financial assistance to contribute to club fees. more

1^st February 2013     GOING FROM BUMP TO BABE
by Charlotte King - ABC Online

Women are given a world of advice when they first become pregnant on how to care for their growing baby. But what if you're struggling to get your own, basic needs met? A program in Mildura for struggling mothers-to-be is gaining momentum. more

31^st January 2013     CAROLINE CHISHOLM SOCIETY IS MOVING FROM PARK STREET TO SHUTER STREET MOONEE PONDS ON 11/2/13

In preparation for the move the agency's computers and phones will be disconnected on Friday 31st January and staff will not have access to computers until the 15/2/12.
If you need to contact Kerry (the Supported Accommodation Assistance Program Worker) please send a text or call Kerry’s work mobile on 0439 904 321 or call the head office on 9361 7000 and ask them to pass on a message. more

31^st January 2013     HOUSING MINISTER MEETS HAPPY TENANT
by The Australian Government

Ms Jacobson, a widow on the Age Pension, is one of the many thousands of low and moderate income earners across the nation benefitting from the Gillard Government’s $4.5 billion National Rental Affordability Scheme (NRAS). more

31^st January 2013     NFPS WANT POOR AND VULNERABLE THE FOCUS FOR ELECTION 2013
by Pro Bono Australia

Not For Profits have welcomed the Prime Minister Julia Gillard’s announcement of the upcoming Federal election on September 14 but have called on leaders to focus on the poor and vulnerable at home and abroad. more

31^st January 2013     ELECTION 2013 – A REAL OPPORTUNITY FOR THE NFP SECTOR
by David Crosbie

The announcement of a September Federal election provides a very important and timely opportunity for the Not for Profit sector to ensure the reform agenda it needs, says David Crosbie, the CEO of the Community Council for Australia and member of the Not-for-profit Sector Reform Council. more

31^st January 2013     DUELING MEETINGS ABOUT FITZROY HOUSING ESTATES
by Nic Price - Herald Sun Leader

Competing meetings about controversial plans to redevelop the Fitzroy housing estates will be held on Thursday. more

31^st January 2013     VCOSS IDEAS PAPER ON SERVICE SECTOR REFORM IN VICTORIA - DECEMBER 2012
by VCOSS

This Ideas Paper has been developed by the Victorian Council of Social Service (VCOSS) to shape discussions within government and across community sector organisations on how we can work together more effectively to support better outcomes for those who we work with. more

31^st January 2013     PARLIAMENTARIANS URGED TO LISTEN: VULNERABLE SOUTH AUSTRALIANS TALK ABOUT HOUSING IN VIDEO
by SA Shelter

In October, 2012 attendees of the Shelter SA Homeless Connect Expo, many of them vulnerable South Australians, recorded their housing needs. Shelter SA has released a video of these attendees that you can watch and share here http://www.sheltersa.asn.au/ more

31^st January 2013     BRIGHT FUTURES CHILDREN’S SPECIALIST SUPPORT SERVICE OPEN FOR NEW REFERRALS
by Bright Futures Children’s Specialist Support Service

The Bright Futures Children’s Specialist Support Service works in collaboration with homelessness support agencies in the NW metro region to respond to the specific needs of children affected by homelessness and/or family violence. more

31^st January 2013     NEPCP CLOSING THE GAP PROJECT
by North East Primary Care Partnership

The North East Primary Care Partnership (PCP) is currently funded by the Department of Health’s North West and Metropolitan Region (NWMR) for a Closing the Health Gap project. more

30^th January 2013     YOUNG PEOPLE NEEDED FOR MONASH UNIVERSITY RESEARCH PROJECT ON RACIAL, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, AND RELIGIOUS ACCEPTANCE
by Kaine Grigg

Kaine Grigg is a current Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology student at Monash University who is researching racial, ethnic, cultural and religious acceptance in Australia. more