About the Council to Homeless Persons (CHP)
The Council to Homeless Persons (CHP) was established in 1972 and represents both individuals and organisations with a stake or interest in homelessness.
The vision and mission of CHP is to work for the elimination of homelessness and a inclusive society by being the leading policy and advocacy organisation on homeless issues in Victoria.
The work of CHP incorporates:
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 service provision for people experiencing homelessness.
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The Structure and Functions of CHP
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
For more information on these services, click on to the About CHP and specific area keys on this page.
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Want to become a member of the Council to Homeless Persons?
The best way that you can support the work of CHP and contribute to the elimination and reduction of homelessness is to become a member.
For a modest fee, you can become a member of CHP and receive a range of information and services:
Regular homelessness policy news
Specific Policy information and research documents
Invitations to attend CHP events and forums
Opportunities to contribute to the policy and advocacy work of CHP
Parity Magazine
For more registration and other information, click on the Membership key on this page.
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Top Story
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The July "Young People at Risk" Edition of Parity
The Council to Homeless Persons in collaboration the Salvationa Army Melbourne Central Division Research and Advocacay Program and the NSW Youth Accommodation Association is putting together an edition of Parity that will discuss the issues connected with "young people at risk".
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New Section
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Latest Resources
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Australia's Homeless Youth - A Roadmap for the Future
Commentary article on youth homelessness in Australia and the National Youth Commission's Inquiry Report, "Australia's Homeless Youth", published in Just Policy, A Journal of Australian Social Policy, a publication of the Victorian Council of Social Service, Edition No. 48, June 2008
Key Messages for Submissions for the Australian Government's Green Paper on Homelessness
This document is based on consultations with the Victorian homelessness service sector and other services working with people who are homeless undertaken during May and June 2008. It is the key messages which CHP believe should be part of the response to the Australian Government Green Paper on Homelessness. It is a broad summary document limited to 2 pages.
Key Messages for Responding to Australian Government's Green Paper on Homelessness
This short document provides what CHP views as the key messages in the development of a new approach to homelessness in Australia and responding to the Australian Government's Green Paper on homelessness. We welcome feedback and comments on these key messages.
Australia's Strengths and Challenges in Responding to Homelessness: An International Comparison
A new discussion paper summarising homelessness issues and data in the United States,Canada and Europe. The major findings of this paper are being presented at the National Homelessness Conference. THIS PAPER IS EMBARGOED TO 11AM, CENTRAL STANDARD TIME, FRIDAY 24TH MAY. The paper argues that whilst homelessness in Australia is substantial and needs attention, we are well placed, compared to other Western countries, to develop a comprehensive national plan to prevent and reduce homelessness.
Media Release: "Australia's Homeless Youth"
"Australia's Homeless Youth" is a comprehensive report on youth homelessness in Australia. The report is the result of a national Inquiry by the independent National Youth Commission. The report provides a ten-point roadmap for action on youth homelessness in Australia.
Click here to view full report
Click here to order a hard copy of the report
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