Introduction
These pages are designed to support the Victorian homelessness sector in obtaining resources and information relating to the Homelessness Assistance Service Standards and accreditation requirements.
These webpages have been funded by the Department of Human Services (DHS) Housing Sector Development Unit and Council to Homeless Persons. The Sector Accreditation Project Officer is auspiced by The Council to Homeless Persons and funded by the DHS.
The usefulness of these resources relies on your input. Please feel free to make comment or to share your resources. Phone 9419 8699 or email Karen Sherry at karen@chp.org.au
USE OF THIS WEBSITE:
These pages will be regularly updated. Scroll down to see new items.
If you are seeking resources to assist with policy development, look under the "tools and resources" pages, then under "resources", where you will find a range of policy and related documents.
If you are seeking information or resources related to practice and procedure, look under "Practice development", then the specific HASS section that relates to your query. HASS practice focus group notes/minutes which contain a range of resources and ideas will be posted under this section.
You will also find a range of resources on the accrediting body - QICSA website - www.qicsa.org.au
or contact QICSA at qicsa@qicsa.org.au or phone 9459 7740.
Many services have agreed to share their work and progress. The sharing of resources, ideas and questions is invaluable to ensure continuous improvement and development of the sector, not only to gain accreditation but most importantly to ensure quality practice in working with people who access homelessness support.
Please click on link below for latest information on the new DHS Standards:
