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Homelessness and the Federal Budget

Heather Holst, Tuesday, 9th May 2017 -  There is no sign of the housing crisis abating without serious policy intervention and leadership from the Commonwealth, including provision for more public and social housing

Moving the Dial on Homelessness

Wendy Williams, Monday, 6th February 2017 -  Heather Holst is the deputy CEO and director of services and property at Launch Housing, an independent Melbourne-based community organisation which has a single mission: To end

Melbourne Homeless Ban ‘By No Means Decided’

Ellie Cooper, Monday, 23rd January 2017 -  It appears the City of Melbourne has backflipped on its proposed ban on rough sleeping in the CBD, following crisis talks with local homelessness agencies. Last Friday it was widely

What Should You Do If You See Someone Sleeping Rough?

Wendy Williams, Thursday, 25th August 2016 -  Feature: People sleeping rough are the most visible form of homelessness and with the numbers increasing year on year, Pro Bono Australia News spoke to people on the ground about what

Rough Sleeping – An Issue that Needs a Collective Response

Heather Holst, Thursday, 4th August 2016 -  While policy leadership and financial investment is needed from local, state and federal governments, the corporate and philanthropic sectors also have an important role to play

New Homes For Women and Children Fleeing Family Violence

Wendy Williams, Tuesday, 2nd August 2016 -  Women and children fleeing family violence could be about to get a new home following the release of the Victorian Government’s Housing Blitz funds. More than 300 properties are set

Developer Pushes for Pop-Up Shelters for the Homeless

Lina Caneva, Thursday, 7th July 2016 -  Feature: A Melbourne property developer is on a mission to develop social and affordable housing on a national scale. He’s starting with what some might describe as a quirky idea for

Report Calls for Restoration of Homeless Funding

Lina Caneva, Thursday, 25th September 2014 -  A Victorian housing and homelessness agency has called on the State Government to restore funding to a housing support program in the wake of a new financial report. Chief Executive…

HomeGround Opens Door to Real Estate Agency

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 25th March 2014 -  Melbourne housing and homelessness provider, HomeGround Services, has opened the doors to its long anticipated real estate agency offering property and tenancy management services…

NFP Sets Up Real Estate Enterprise

Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 27th November 2013 -  A Victorian organisation working with Melbourne’s homeless is about to launch a Not for Profit real estate agency – said to be the first social enterprise of its kind…

Housing Trial Proves Benefits of Early Intervention

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 10th September 2013 -  Significant housing outcomes have been achieved according to an assessment of a Melbourne-based service delivery trial between State and Federal Government departments and HomeGround…
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