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05/09/08 MEDIA RELEASE: Victorian families on the streets - we must do better
Media release: Almost 1,500 homeless families with children in Australia are ‘sleeping rough’ – on the streets, in improvised dwellings, in cars and under bridges – signifying a disturbing new trend in homelessness in this country.
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Posted: 11-9-2008
Contributor: Diana Wolfe
Author/Source: Diana Wolfe
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31/07/08 MEDIA RELEASE: Sector welcomes fairer go for homeless Victorians
The Council to Homeless Persons has welcomed proposed legislative changes that will make it illegal to discriminate against people experiencing homelessness.
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Posted: 31-7-2008
Contributor: Diana Wolfe
Author/Source: Diana Wolfe
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01/08/08 5 Ways To Help Homeless Victorians
National Homeless Persons Week is next week. Here's five ways you can help support people experiencing homelessness.
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Posted: 31-7-2008
Contributor: Diana Wolfe
Author/Source: Diana Wolfe
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30/07/08 OPINION PIECE: Homelessness: a daily violation of human rights
Homelessness: a daily violation of human rights
- the Australian Government’s forthcoming White Paper must enshrine human rights and focus on ending homelessness
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Posted: 31-7-2008
Contributor: Diana Wolfe
Author/Source: Deb Tsorbaris / Caroline Adler
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31/07/08 MEDIA RELEASE: Child homelessness increase a national tragedy
The number of homeless Australian children has skyrocketed, triggering renewed calls for urgent and increased investment in public housing and homelessness services.
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Posted: 31-7-2008
Contributor: Diana Wolfe
Author/Source: Diana Wolfe
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22/05/08 MEDIA RELEASE: Homelessness sector calls for greater vision from Green Paper
A coalition of key Australian homelessness peak bodies today welcomed the release of the Federal Government Green Paper on homelessness but called for greater vision and a robust consultation process.
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Posted: 29-7-2008
Contributor: Diana Wolfe
Author/Source: Diana Wolfe
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24/05/08 MEDIA RELEASE: Australia well placed internationally to develop comprehensive national plan on homelessness
A new report from the Council to Homeless Persons (CHP) has warned that although Australia is better placed to tackle homelessness than the US, Canada and some European countries, urgent action is required to avoid the escalating problems now facing other Western countries.
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Posted: 29-7-2008
Contributor: Diana Wolfe
Author/Source: Diana Wolfe
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09/11/07 MEDIA RELEASE Call for all political leaders to make a commitment to ending homelessness
Joint Council to Homeless Persons and Homelessness Australia media release calling on political parties to make a commitment to end homelessness.
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Posted: 9-11-2007
Contributor: David Wright-Howie
Author/Source: David Wright-Howie
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05/11/07 MEDIA RELEASE: Council to Homeless Persons response to Federal Labor's plan for homeless Australians
This media release welcomes the ALP's Federal election commitment to target the needs of homeless people seeking crisis accommdation.
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Posted: 9-11-2007
Contributor: David Wright-Howie
Author/Source: Jane Lazzari
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01/05/07 MEDIA RELEASE: Victoria's public and social housing investment leadership should be matched by the Commonwealth
Media release regarding the Victorian State Government Budget 2007-08 welcoming increased investment in social and public housing.
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Posted: 2-5-2007
Contributor: David Wright-Howie
Author/Source: David Wright-Howie
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05/02/07 MEDIA RELEASE: New report supports the need for a comprehensive strategy for single adults who are homeless in Victoria
Media release from CHP regarding new research entitled Homelessness in Melbourne: Confronting the Challenge
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Posted: 21-2-2007
Contributor: David Wright-Howie
Author/Source: David Wright-Howie
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14/12/06 MEDIA RELEASE: Victoria has more to do about homelessness
Media Release providing the response of CHP to the release of Homelessness Unmet Demand figures for 2004-05 released.
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Posted: 15-12-2006
Contributor: David Wright-Howie
Author/Source: David Wright-Howie
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15/08/06 MEDIA RELEASE: The Australian Government should shoulder more responsiblity for homelessness
Media Release responding to issues raised by the visit to Australia and Victoria of the United Nations Special Rapporteur for Adequate Housing.
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Posted: 25-8-2006
Contributor: David Wright-Howie
Author/Source: David Wright-Howie
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02/08/06 MEDIA RELEASE: Genuine concern in the community regarding the impact of welfare reform for people who are homeless
Media release regarding concern about homelessness and welfare reform particularly during National Homeless Persons Week and the beginning of the next Counting the Homeless Census.
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Posted: 4-8-2006
Contributor: David Wright-Howie
Author/Source: David Wright-Howie
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Media Release: Planning and coodination ensures good response for people who are homeless during the Commonwealth Games, 31st July, 2006
Media release regarding the Review of the Victorian Homelessness response to the Commonwealth Games
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Posted: 4-8-2006
Contributor: David Wright-Howie
Author/Source: David Wright-Howie
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29/06/06 MEDIA RELEASE: Homelessness and Employment Assistance Forum
This media release outlines some of CHP's views of homelessness and employment assistance and promotes awareness of an important CHP event on the issue
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Posted: 5-7-2006
Contributor: David Wright-Howie
Author/Source: Anna Forsyth
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30/05/2006 MEDIA RELEASE: CHP Response to the Victorian State Budget 2006-07, 30th May 2006
CHP response to the Victorian State Budget for 2006-07.
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Posted: 5-7-2006
Contributor: David Wright-Howie
Author/Source: David Wright-Howie
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MEDIA RELEASE: High numbers of children who are homeless requires national government action, 28th February 2006
Media release regarding the high number of children approaching homelessness services in Australia and the need for all governments but especially the Commonwealth government to take action.
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Posted: 28-2-2006
Contributor: David Wright-Howie
Author/Source: David Wright-Howie
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15/06/05 MEDIA RELEASE: SAAP Funding Crisis Averted but Substantial Unmet Demand by People who are Homeless for Services remains
Media release responding to the latest SAAP developments.
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Posted: 16-6-2005
Contributor: David Wright-Howie, Policy Officer, CHP
Author/Source: David Wright-Howie, Policy Officer, CHP
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MEDIA RELEASE, 10th May, 2005, CHP RESPONSE TO THE COMMONWEALTH GOVERNMENT 2005-06 BUDGET, People who are homeless ignored in Commonwealth government budget
Media release detailing our response to the Commonwealth government budget 2005-06.
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Posted: 11-5-2005
Contributor: David Wright-Howie, Policy Officer, CHP
Author/Source: David Wright-Howie, Policy Officer, CHP
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MEDIA RELEASE, 3rd May, 2005, COUNCIL TO HOMELESS PERSONS RESPONSE TO THE VICTORIAN STATE BUDGET 2005-06, Resources to address family violence welcomed but concern over core homelessness funding remains
Media Release detailing CHP response to the Victorian State Budget 2005-06.
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Posted: 3-5-2005
Contributor: David Wright-Howie, Policy Officer, CHP
Author/Source: David Wright-Howie, Policy Officer, CHP
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10/03/05 MEDIA RELEASE More Doors to be Closed on Homeless People with a Mental Illness
Media Release regarding the impact of potential funding cuts to SAAP on people who are homeless with a mental illness.
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Posted: 11-3-2005
Contributor: David Wright-Howie, Policy Officer, CHP
Author/Source: David Wright-Howie, Policy Officer, CHP
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MEDIA RELEASE: Funding Cuts to Homelessness Services in Victoria to Have Severe Local and Statewide Consequences, 21st February, 2005
Media Release regarding SAAP Funding Crisis and its potential impact on people who are homeless and Homelessness Assistance Services in Victoria
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Posted: 11-3-2005
Contributor: David Wright-Howie, Policy Officer, CHP
Author/Source: David Wright-Howie, Policy Officer, CHP
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SAAP Funding Cuts Campaign Media Kit
Information and suggestions for communication with the media and Members of Parliament regarding the SAAP Funding Cuts.
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Posted: 31-1-2005
Contributor: CHP
Author/Source: Michelle Marven, Youth Policy Officer
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MEDIA RELEASE, 20th December, 2004, Howard government penalises people who are homeless by cutting funds for the Supported Accommodation Assistance Program (SAAP)
Media release in response to release of information from Victorian and Commonwealth government regarding funding for the Supported Accommodation Assistance Program.
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Posted: 31-1-2005
Contributor: CHP
Author/Source: CHP Policy
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MEDIA RELEASE, 6th November 2004, Caravan Parks, Last Resort for Victoria's Homeless
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Posted: 31-1-2005
Contributor: David Wright-Howie, Policy Officer, CHP
Author/Source: David Wright-Howie, Policy Officer, CHP
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MEDIA RELEASE, 29th October, Demand on Victorian Homelessness Assistance is too High Despite Being the Most Accessible and Responsive in Australia
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Posted: 31-1-2005
Contributor: David Wright-Howie, Policy Officer, CHP
Author/Source: David Wright-Howie, Policy Officer, CHP
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MEDIA RELEASE: Opportunity to Consolidate and Improve the Response of Australian governments towards homelessness
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Posted: 31-1-2005
Contributor: David Wright-Howie, Policy Officer, CHP
Author/Source: David Wright-Howie, Policy Officer, CHP
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MEDIA RELEASE, 4th May 2004, CHP Response to the Victorian State Budget, 'Financial Commitment of Homelessness Assistance Stalled'
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Posted: 28-1-2005
Contributor: David Wright-Howie, Policy Officer, CHP
Author/Source: David Wright-Howie, Policy Officer, CHP
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MEDIA LETTER, 17th December, Investment in Addressing Homelessness is not a waste of money
Letter to the Editor of the Sunday Age
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Posted: 20-1-2005
Contributor: David Wright-Howie, Policy Officer, CHP
Author/Source: David Wright-Howie, Policy Officer, CHP
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17/12/03 MEDIA RELEASE: Investment in Homelessness Assistance is not a waste of money
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Posted: 20-1-2005
Contributor: David Wright-Howie, Policy Officer, CHP
Author/Source: David Wright-Howie, Policy Officer, CHP
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MEDIA RELEASE, 18th November, 2003, Homelessness Statistics Reveal No Lasting Change for the Homeless
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Posted: 17-1-2005
Contributor: David Wright-Howie, Policy Officer, CHP
Author/Source: David Wright-Howie, Policy Officer, CHP
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MEDIA RELEASE, 26th September 2003: Concern and Support for the Big Issue
Media Release
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Posted: 26-11-2004
Contributor: David Wright-Howie, Policy Officer, CHP
Author/Source: David Wright-Howie, Policy Officer, CHP
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MEDIA RELEASE, 29th July 2003: Proposed Funding Agreements will Reduce Services to People who are Homeless
MEDIA RELEASE
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Posted: 26-11-2004
Contributor: David Wright-Howie, Policy Officer, CHP
Author/Source: David Wright-Howie, Policy Officer, CHP
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MEDIA RELEASE, 15th May 2003, Report on Homeless Careers: Pathways In and Out of Homelessness
MEDIA RELEASE
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Posted: 26-11-2004
Contributor: David Wright-Howie, Policy Officer, CHP
Author/Source: David Wright-Howie, Policy Officer, CHP
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MEDIA RELEASE, 6th May 2003: No New Funds to Address Homelessness: The Response of the Council to Homeless Persons to the Victorian State Budget 2003-04
MEDIA RELEASE
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Posted: 26-11-2004
Contributor: David Wright-Howie, Policy Officer, CHP
Author/Source: David Wright-Howie, Policy Officer, CHP
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A Good Start: The Council to Homeless Persons Response to the Victorian State Budget 2002-03
MEDIA RELEASE: 7th May 2002
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Posted: 26-11-2004
Author/Source: CHP
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