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Finding creative solutions to combat homelessness

Ed Krutsch, Friday, 22nd March 2024 - This weeks Pro Bono Australia Change Maker is Meg Mundell, Meg is currently working with the Melbourne Zero campaign to end rough sleeping, and writing her next book, which…

How much would it cost to end homelessness? We’ve got the answer.

Danielle Kutchel, Wednesday, 22nd March 2023 - We’ve found the experts who’ve crunched the numbers, and yes, it is possible for Australia to eliminate homelessness — and it will cost less than you think. Have you ever wondered how…

Housing and homelessness dominates social sector agenda

Danielle Kutchel, Wednesday, 8th February 2023 - As federal parliament resumes this week, not-for-profit organisations are moving to try to alleviate homelessness and asking the government to intervene in the housing crisis. …

Housing first program beats targets

Danielle Kutchel, Monday, 6th February 2023 - As well as housing, the program provides wrap-around support to participants. A Victorian-based housing first program has outperformed its targets for the third year in a row. In…

Rent assistance reform needed as government stats reveal depth of crisis

Danielle Kutchel, Tuesday, 24th January 2023 - The nation’s primary housing assistance program is failing. Almost half of low income households receiving Commonwealth Rent Assistance (CRA) are still experiencing rental stress,…

Queensland housing market in free-fall as question of legacy arises

Danielle Kutchel, Monday, 16th January 2023 - The rental market in Queensland is in crisis, just a decade out from one of the world’s largest sporting events. As the 2032 Olympics creep closer — and as the Queensland state government…

Data reveals burden on homelessness services

Danielle Kutchel, Thursday, 8th December 2022 - Specialist homelessness services struggled this year with unmet need and continued demand. The number of people assisted by specialist homelessness services (SHS) fell slightly…

Housing spending blitz in budget

Danielle Kutchel, Wednesday, 26th October 2022 - The treasurer has splashed the cash on the housing crisis, but sector heads say renters have been forgotten. Jim Chalmers’ first budget marks the start of a spending bonanza on housing.…

South Australian community housing trialling solar to reduce tenant bills

Samantha Freestone, Monday, 22nd August 2022 - 45 community housing units are now being powered with solar energy in South Australia thanks to a new pilot rolled out by Community Housing Limited (CHL) and 369 Labs, with plans for…

Australia could reap billions in benefits if we fix housing: report

Danielle Kutchel, Wednesday, 17th August 2022 - A cost-benefit analysis has proven the worth of fixing the nation’s critical shortage of social and affordable housing. Every dollar invested in social and affordable housing could…

SA Greens to launch bill to use private land to ease homelessness

Samantha Freestone, Friday, 5th August 2022 - South Australian Greens follow Victoria’s lead in a move aimed at tackling growing homelessness. Robert Simms, Member for the State South Australian Parliament will introduce …

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