About The CHP

Our work The Council to Homeless Persons (CHP) is the peak Victorian body representing individuals and organisations with a stake or interest in homelessness. Our ultimate goal is to bring about the end of homelessness in Australia. Our work involves: Representing the views and concerns of agencies, organisations and services that work to assist people experiencing homelessness. Advocating on behalf of people who are homeless to government and the wider community. Providing opportunities for people experiencing homelessness to have a voice and make a contribution towards policy related to homelessness. Working in partnership with other stakeholders to improve services for people experiencing homelessness. CHP has four general services or functions. They are: # Homelessness Policy Information, Analysis, Opinion, Facilitation and Advocacy # Policy Information, Analysis, Opinion, Facilitation and Advocacy Regarding Young People who Are Homeless # Homelessness Advocacy Service providing individual client advocacy, secondary consultation and rights information and training # Parity: the publication of CHP and the leading journal in Australia regarding homelessness issues

Management and Governance CHP is a public company limited by guarantee. The legal arrangements of CHP are outlined in its constitution. The Constitution includes information on CHP's objectives, powers, limitations, membership arrangements, general meetings, directors and indemnity and insurance. The Council to Homeless Persons (CHP) is governed and managed by a Board of Directors who work in conjunction with the Chief Executive Officer. The Board is responsible for making financial and organisational management decisions on behalf of CHP. The Chief Executive Officer is responsible for the daily management of the organisation and informing the Board on relevant matters. The Board comprises representatives from homelessness assistance agencies, academics, people with specialist skills such as a lawyer and accountant.

Strategic Directions 2008-2011 Our Strategic Directions document outlines our vision, mission, values and five key areas of work over the next four years (download PDF from Resources / Policy Bulletins section of this website).