Library hires full time social worker
A Melbourne library is getting a full-time social worker in a sign of the changing role of libraries.
2 September, 2019
Posts Tagged: homelessness
Indigenous housing corp launched in NT
The first peak body providing an Indigenous voice on housing has been launched in the NT.
29 August, 2019
Apps target social housing, homelessness
The NSW and NT governments are developing apps to respond to housing and homelessness.
19 August, 2019
The ‘tiny house’ villages tackling homelessness
Councils across Australia are exploring innovative ways to help the homeless.
29 July, 2019
Councils demand action on housing crisis
The Lord Mayors of Australia’s two biggest cities are calling for action on the nation’s homelessness and housing affordability crisis.
5 May, 2019
Public housing under strain
Latest report into government services shows high occupancy rates and rental stress among those receiving assistance.
21 January, 2019
NSW’s public housing shake-up welcomed
But community housing providers and local governments say national strategy on housing urgently needed.
10 December, 2018
Customer service model gains attention
A housing department’s new service centre is balancing the need to create a welcoming environment for sometimes challenging clients while maintaining staff safety.
29 November, 2018
Governments partner on affordable housing initiative
A partnership launched by Newcastle City Council to tackle a worsening affordable housing shortage has been welcomed, while new research calls on councils to review planning approaches.
23 July, 2018
Boost for health workforce, homeless services in NSW budget
Assertive outreach services and a new social impact investment are among the elements of a $1 billion homelessness package to be included in NSW’s budget today.
18 June, 2018
‘Policy inaction’ leading to homelessness rise
A national strategy tackling the myriad issues contributing to Australia’s worsening homelessness should be included in the next national agreement between the Commonwealth and states, an expert says.
28 May, 2018
Clearing homeless camps will make the problem worse
“You can’t solve homelessness without housing.”
9 August, 2017
Homeless: Why making it a crime won’t fix the problem
Being punitive is more expensive in the long term.
26 January, 2017
State governments to co-ordinate veterans’ data
Military service question on Census?
28 November, 2016
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